Intel Trader
I use ISDN with dynamic IP addresses, works good for me. I had problems with my 56K modem previously, kept having disconnects at the most inconvenient times. My phone co, (PacBell) would not guarantee data quality on normal analog lines so I decided to spend the bucks for the reliability of digital ISDN. It has been a big improvement so far, (only a month so far) and I don't regret it. I would try regular analog and find out if it is reliable in your area first, as the physical cable construction depends on the company and the area.
I ended up going with the 3com Impact IQ ISDN modem, which was a package deal from PacBell, seemed like it was a good discount, about $200 after a mail in rebate. Also no set up fee with PacBell ISP, $50/mo unlimited. You need to consider the connect time and costs. Mine is .01 per min. per channel. So I'm paying .02 per min. since I have it set up for dynamic multiconnect, which bonds both channels automatically, giving me 128K.
Also, you can speed up the computer bus to true 128K, normally it's limited to 115K + the stop bit loss, which adds up to approx 30% loss. I haven't done the upgrade yet, but the card from Turbocomm looks promising. This is getting long, so I'll let others answer your other questions.
-ojai |
