DSL Service Information

What is DSL?
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A New, Modem-Based Technology: With L A Bridge Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), there's no need to purchase an additional line to get high-speed access to the Internet. DSL works with the existing phone line. The DSL modem and splitter connected to the existing phone line separate voice signals from high-speed data. The connection to the Internet is a direct, permanent connection, eliminating the typical delays due to busy signals or connection time. This allows DSL end-users to take a voice call and surf the Net, all at the same time!

L A Bridge DSL offer numerous benefits to the user including:

High Speed Data Access: Up to 50 times the data speed of a traditional 28.8 Kbps analog dial-up modem connection.
Instant Connection: With L A Bridge DSL service, one click and the user is online. No more waiting to establish a connection. No more busy signals.
Simultaneous Voice and Data Connections Over The Same Line: DSL end-users can make voice calls and access real-time stock quotes on the internet simultaneously or send a FAX while browsing the World Wide Web. There's no need for a second phone line.
More Security: DSL provides a permanent, dedicated connection. It's dedicated to the user and no one else, compared to cable modems which offer access over a shared cable medium.

How Fast Is DSL?

Get The Speed You Need: L A Bridge Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) offer the user data speeds of up to 50 times the rate of a traditional analog 28.8 Kbps modem. It means downloading the entire copy of the book War and Peace in merely 48 seconds! . . . or browsing through 25 graphical Web pages in 13 seconds.

Here's how DSL stacks up against competing analog and digital dial-up services:

TYPE OF DATA FILE LENGTH 28.8 KBPS MODEM ISDN - 128 KBPS DSL - 384 KBPS DSL - 1.5 MBPS

Browsing the Net - 25 Web pages with text and graphics 2.5Mb 12 minutes 2 * minutes 52 seconds 13 seconds

A 20-second video 8Mb 37 minutes 8 * minutes 2 * minutes 43 seconds

Download entire Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0 browser software 25Mb 120 minutes 26 minutes 8 2/3 minutes 2 1/5 minutes

End-User Equipment and Line Requirements

Here's What You Need: A DSL end-user must be equipped with a DSL modem, Network Interface card (NIC) and a personal computer for proper DSL operation. The DSL modem must be compatible with the DSL equipment and can be rented or purchased. In addition, the end-user's computer must meet recommended system requirements.

PC Macintosh UNIX

Processor Pentium MMX or Pentium II 133 MHX or faster Power PC 604E 120 MHX Any Supported Processor

RAM 64 MB RAM 32 MB RAM 16 MB or higher

Operating System Windows 95, NT, or 3.x System 7.5 or later Unix with Ethernet Support

Network card 10 Base-T Ethernet card Apple Ethernet-built-in 10-Base-T or Ethernet card. Ethernet Card

Video VGA 256 colors or better 256 colors or better VGA 256 colors or better

Internet Microsoft TCP/IP stack (or equivalent) Mac TCP 2.06 or Open Transport Unix TCP/IP System

DSL Information:

There is no obligation or cost to verify your lines so call us today or sign-up using the button above and we will let you know if you are in an area that qualifies.

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L A Bridge Internet & DSL
P.O. Box 1001, Pollock Pines, CA 95726
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