[KLUG Members] RE: DSL

[Bruce Smith]

> > > I'm happy,  but I have static service.  I paid for them to install a
> > > router - makes it easy to say "YOUR PROBLEM!!!".  At $64.95 a month with
> > > static IP's, a blazing connection, and effectively a
> > > proceed-directly-to-tier2-support pass phrase - I can't complain. 
> > How many static IP's do you get for the price?
> 
> 4
> 
> I'm 68.79.789.145 – 68.79.189.149

The math geek in me feels compelled to point out that 145-149 is 
FIVE IP's, not four.   :-)

> > What is your rated upload & download speeds?  
> > Do the rated speeds match what you really get?
> 
> cut-n-paste ....
>      Current Rate  :          1536 Kbps      256 Kbps
>      Maximum Rate  :          4151 Kbps      711 Kbps

Cut-n-paste from where?  SBC's web site?  A speed test web site?

> The current rate appears to be fixed somehow, and yes, I get those
> speeds, pretty consistently.

I'm not sure what they mean by "current", unless it's a speed test ...

> > Do they care if you run servers at your location?
> > Do they block any ports to prevent it?
> 
> "SBC Yahoo! DSL Standard Plus-S Package Internet service gives you all
> the benefits, customization, and speed of the Standard Plus Package with
> five static IPs, ...

See, even SBC knows it's five IP's!  ;-)

> making it possible to host a Web server or access a VPN
> - ideal for telecommuters or anyone who works from home."

Very cool!  I look forward to the day when they make it available at my
home.... (if I live that long)

 - BS