[H-GEN] ADSL speed

[David Jericho]

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On Mon, Oct 14, 2002 at 08:39:33AM +1000, David Findlay wrote:
> > Is it possible to get an ADSL connection with a faster outgoing data
> > speed than incoming?
> >
> > If so, is it dependant on telstra/the exchange or the ISP?
> 
> It's more dependant on your modem. The exchange can push as much current 
> towards you as you want, but the alcatel speedtouch modem isn't powerful 
> enough to push more than 512kb uphill. Thanks,

Exactly. xDSL is capable of being configured in almost any ratio of
up vs down, but it comes down to what your isp is willing to provide,
and what level of configurability your modem offers.

-- 
David Jericho
Senior Systems Administrator, Bytecomm Pty Ltd


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