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High Speed ADSL Internet Access
Computerlynx Network
(717) 757-0444
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wednesday - 10:00AM to 12:00PM, closed 12 to 5, open 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Friday - 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Saturday - 12:00PM to 5:00PM
If you want a fast connection to the Internet and are tired of having to dial in to your ISP with a modem and tying up your phone line, then ADSL is your solution! ADSL keeps you permanently connected to the Internet, when you turn your computer on, you are on the Internet! Currently we offer 768K of bandwidth. For as low as $47.50/month (for current pricing breakdown, visit our Pricing Page) you can experience download speeds 17 times faster than typical 56K modem connections! ADSL is a joint service through Verizon and Computerlynx. Verizon provides connection from your phone line through their network to Computerlynx. Then Computerlynx gets you on to the Internet and provides you with email accounts. To view the current prices, visit our Pricing page. If you are interested in ordering ADSL, please visit the ADSL FAQ page and read the first item. Current ADSL customers can visit our ADSL FAQ Page.
An Explanation of ADSL
ADSL (known as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a service offered through Verizon and Internet service providers. It transmits data over your existing phone line by using a higher frequency range than modems and phones. Therefore your Internet connection does NOT interfere with the phone as modems do. You must either rent or buy an ADSL adapter/modem from Verizon. This device is outside of your computer, and plugs in to your phone line. Until 10/31/2000, Verizon is giving the ADSL modem to new ADSL customers at no charge. It then plugs into the network card on your computer or a network hub. You must have a network card to get ADSL, they typically cost between $20 and $70 depending on what quality you purchase. With ADSL you have a totally digital, permanent Internet connection. To view the current prices, visit our Pricing page.
To view a statistical comparison of ADSL and cable modems, visit http://www.disisit.com/nettest.html.
Why should I order ADSL?
If you are a serious Internet user, then ADSL is definitely for you. Here is a list of some of the advantages of ADSL:
Surf the Internet and talk on the phone at the same time. ADSL does NOT interfere with your normal phone service, so you can talk on the phone, send faxes, receive calls, or do anything else while surfing the Internet. If you currently have a separate phone line for the Internet, it will not be necessary with ADSL.
No logging on or disconnecting required. Turn your computer on, and you are automatically on the Internet. Just open and close your web browser or load any other Internet applications and they'll connect right away, you don't have to wait for it to dial and connect.
Faster downloads. With 768K of bandwidth, you'll be able to download files 17 times faster than typical 56K modem connections.
Quicker response time. Not only will graphics and pages on web sites download faster, the time it takes you to request web pages, graphics, email, etc. is much quicker. This is particularly advantageous for online gaming because your ping time will be much lower, typically ranging from 25ms to 130ms.
Easily share the connection over a network. Whether you're just a home user with two computers or a business with many computers, you can share the Internet connection between all computers by simply attaching the ADSL modem to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT network hub.
Unlimited data traffic. ADSL service has no limit on the amount of data transferred. This is very important for businesses and heavy downloaders.
If you're interested in ADSL or if you have ADSL questions, please call us and we'll be glad to discuss it with you. To find out the steps for ordering ADSL, visit our ADSL FAQ page.
To view the current prices, visit our Pricing page.
An Explanation of ADSL Terms:
** 768k/128k etc. This is the download/upload speeds. This particular combination means 768,000 bits per second coming down to your computer from the Internet and 128,000 bits per second going from your computer to the Internet. The typical user downloads much more that he/she uploads. This is also why the service is called “asymmetrical”.
* CIR means Committed Information Rate. Here is Verizon’s explanation in regards to their Frame Relay service: “…a specified amount of guaranteed bandwidth (measured in bits per second) on a Frame Relay service. Typically when purchasing Frame Relay service, a company can specify the CIR level they wish. The Frame Relay network vendor guarantees that frames not exceeding this level will be delivered. It’s possible that additional traffic may also be delivered, but it’s not guaranteed.”
This is a back door for Verizon when
there is network congestion. Your ADSL signal will come off of the DSLAM in the Telephone
Central Office on to a Frame Relay circuit to ComputerLynx. In that transaction there is a
CIR applied to the package that you purchase. In practicality, what this means is that the
average performance will be excellent in comparison to a good 56k modem. But as network
congestion increases (i.e. more people use ADSL) your speed will drop. ComputerLynx , as
your ISP, has to be sure that we have sufficient bandwidth from Verizon to our location so
that we are not the cause of any bottlenecks.
If you were an “early adopter” you were probably alone on the Frame Relay circuit and experienced very good speeds. As more people get on the circuit, you will begin to experience slowness. When the congestion begins to build, we will get more bandwidth.
Another point about ADSL. The
technology is still new in terms of deployment to the general public. There are
restrictions on who can have the service installed. There can be no more that 16,000 cable
feet between you and your Telephone Central Office. That’s three miles. You can not
have what the phone company calls Digital Line Carrier on your phone line. This a method
that the phone company uses to get more than one phone number on a pair of copper wires.
They often use this equipment when an area is getting built up and the cost to run more
cable pairs into a particular neighborhood is not justified. These two restrictions alone
probably disqualify 60% of those who want ADSL.
We do not expect these conditions to
last. There are rumors that the distance will be doubled some time within the next year.
The technology is developing and Verizon is committed to pursuing it.
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