EasyDSL Technical Information

Getting Started

For information about what DSL is and how it works, read our General User to User Information.

For help Setting up your DSL connection, check out the DSL Setup Information.

More information:

Telephone Company Equipment Information.

• Qwest (US West) Equipment
• Verizon (GTE) Equipment

Networking: Setting up Multiple Computers

First, read our networking information:

1. EasyDSL Networking Overview or "Why not just plug the DSL modem into a hub?"
2. Quick IP Tutorial

Then, take a look at some of these other resources:

• http://www.homenethelp.com/
  Home computer networking and Internet connection sharing
• http://practicallynetworked.com
  A good how-to and equipment resource
• CERT Coordination Center's Home Network Security.

Router Information

• SonicWALL
• SonicWALL (Firmware version 5.0.2)
• LinkSys DSL router
• Router Configuration Page

Remotely Connecting to your Home machines

Good solutions for connecting to and controlling your machine over the Internet.

• GoToMyPC   (https://www.gotomypc.com)
• Remotely Anywhere   (http://www.remotelyanywhere.com)
• Timbuktu   (http://www.netopia.com)

Security Information

Don't become a zombie, read our:
EasyStreet Security Information

Additional Security information

• Microsoft Security Tools Web Site
• Lockdown Corp: Exposing Hacker's Tricks of the Trade
• Internet Firewalls: Frequently asked Questions.

General User-to-User information:

About your DSL
Types of DSL

• NEW! Filtered DSL Ports
  A list of blocked ports for our Individual and SOHO DSL accounts.
• Broadband Reports (also called DSL Reports)
  A good source of information about providers, industry trends and tools to test your connection.
• The DSL Zone
  A good source of basic DSL information, as well as networking, performance and security information.
• Navas Cable Modem / DSL tuning Guide
  Tips to help you see improved speed with your broadband connection.
• SpeedGuide.net
  Focused on helping you improve your Broadband Internet connection and Windows Performance.
• xDSL newsgroup (opens your news reader).

Debug Tools

More bandwidth doesn't always mean faster pings

What to do when your DSL seems SLOW

Good utilities for measuring performance and trouble-shooting DSL (or any connection).

PC

• DU Meter by Hagel Technologies (Download Meter)
• PingPlotter by NesSoft (Ping and Traceroute Tool)

Macintosh

• IP Net Monitor from Sustainable Softworks (Ping and Traceroute Tool)

Download a 5MByte test file or a 15Mbyte test file from an EasyStreet server. If you're an EasyStreet user, this file is a good test, because it doesn't go out to the Internet.

Internet Based Speed Tests
These test uses the Internet; intervening paths may limit performance.

• CNET Bandwidth Meter
• PC Pitstop Speed Test & Security Information
• Broadband Reports Tools