Candace,
I have DSL service to my house. I believe the FlowPoint 2200 router that I use and other DSL routers only transmit IP, not IPX or the NetBEUI superset of IPX that are used for file and printer sharing. Unless you have the VPN IP tunneling protocol enabled for IP, without IPX or NetBEUI, sharing doesn't work across the net.
This is not the case with the cable modems. Just like the regular analog modems they'll transmit all three protocols, if you have them set up. This is not, strictly speaking a flaw in cable modems. It is however a case of Caveat Emptor, buyer beware in other words. For all you cable modem users out there using PC's, check what protocols you have turned on in your Network Neighborhood properties.
Regards,
Larry,
BTB. I love DSL, the low latency, great bandwidth, 7x24 access and low cost are just what I wanted in 'net access |
