[NTLUG:Discuss] dsl or cable modem w/ static IP in Richardson?

[Chris Cox]

@home claims that the IP won't change unless they're forced to
to some new network segregation based on utilization.  I've only
had @home since October.  BLAZING downloads at about 2.5mbps and
getting over 1mbps on upload.

BUT...(there's always a BUT)... they HAVE NO CLUE how to handle
capacity on their mail servers.  They know this and are supposedly
in a VERY long process of upgrading things to support the demand.
When their mail server is up (it's been up consistently over the
past few weeks..), it's DOG slow! (a 14.4K modem to an analog ISP
will beat it).

Also, @home does periodically run port scanners looking for
things like nntp and http servers.  You will be in breach of contract
if you run high load servers on their net... it's not designed
to handle it and will just make all of you neigbors really mad
at you.  @home does provide free web pages as part of the deal...
however, I hear it's about as slow as their email servers.

My guess is that even with your existing DSL ISP, you might be
violating your agreement by running servers through them...
maybe not.

There a few posted horror stories from people trying to run
high load servers on @home, but I don't know of anyone
personally that has been reprimanded for running a server
on their net (probably the key is when you get /.'d or
something that generates high load).

Regards,
Chris


lee at brave.com wrote:
> 
> I have at&t @ home with a DHCP IP and it has never changed IP addresses -
> I'm coming up on about a year's worth  of service....
> 
> -- lee
> 
> On Mon, 18 Dec 2000, m m wrote:
> 
> > Hi all:
> > I am going to move to Richardson. I have SouthWestern Bell's ADSL connection
> > now. the reason I picked up SWbell is their price, (w/static IP $80.00/mo.
> > without anyother monthly phone line charge fee. I know if I goes to some
> > ISP, they charge you and telephone company charge you phone line fee)
> > Unfortunately, they do not provide DSL in Richardson.
> > I think I want have an internet connected with static IP.
> > I am think use At&T @home.
> > Is there anyone have any idea and/or recommend good one?
> > thanks
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