Cable or DSL for Van Nuys?

[daiseydais]

I live in Van Nuys (actually Valley Glen) and need to get either cable or DSL. Which one would you say is better for my area? My friend suggested RoadRunner, and I saw something on GotApex about WOW...so I'm really confused. Please help!

[ray]

it really depends on how many cable modem users there are in your area. if you already have cable tv/digital tv, then i would say get cable modem so you can get discounted rates. i live in sherman oaks and was on pacbell/sbc/yahoo dsl. it sucked, to say the least. now i'm on adelphia cable and it is much better and more reliable.

[daiseydais]

Does anyone have DSL Extreme? It seems they've gotten pretty good reviews on dslreports.com. Also, do i need a static ip if I'm planning on using a router? Oh - and I don't have cable tv.

[DankNstickY]

sho.gun has dslextreme

[ray]

you don't need a static ip if you're using a router.

[bachviet]

I like my cable modem service so far since it's faster than DSL I had before (DirecTV using SBC). With DSL, my connection dropped all the time and I hated it.

[daiseydais]

I was talking to a rep for DSL Extreme and he was telling me that I needed a static if I want to use DSL for 2 computers...is he just trying to get me to pay more??

[sho.gun]

did someone say DSL-EXTREME?!

I think i heard someone say DSL-EXTREME!
oh save us DSL-EXTREME man!

*fanfare*


I've been using dslextreme for about 2 years now. The times that I needed to call for support they were always really nice and prompt with their replies so browny points for them there.

My only gripe is that I got downgraded to a 768kbps plan because I can't stay synced with 1.5mbps. They say that my house phone wiring is old, who knows.

As far as using them for 2 computers, you can just buy a router that supports logins (pppoe?) and use a dynamic ip. I thought dsl-extreme only sells static though...

[daiseydais]

sho.gun, do u know if dsl extreme would be good in my area (van nuys)? which plan do you have? I was thinking about their "most popular plan" --$34.95 for dynamic ip 192-1500k/128k. I'm not very computer savvy so this is all kinda over my head. Would you say that's a good plan for me? I don't play any internet games, just surf and download stuff.

[sho.gun]

I have the 192-1500K/128K plan and paying $49/month. It seems to be the most popular plan and I dont see anything wrong with it. As for dynamic/static ip, dynamics are cheaper but you need to log on and stuff to go online. If that doesn't bother you then I don't see why you can't go for that solution instead of static ip.

[ray]

a router will work with either a static or a dynamic ip. i had a dynamic ip in boston for 2 years and my router would automatically dial the pppoe.

[daiseydais]

Is it possible to use a router for a computer that's upstairs and one that's downstairs?

[sho.gun]

Originally posted by daiseydais
Is it possible to use a router for a computer that's upstairs and one that's downstairs?

yes, you can either get a wireless router, which would be easier, or run cables from both computers to the router.

[bachviet]

My friend has SBC DSL @ his house and it has dynamic IP along with PPPoE. I set it up flawlessly with the Belkin wireless router and USB wireless adapter. I set the router connection never expired and remembered the user/password.

[gussy]

i'm in sherman oaks (right next door to van nuys) and i had sbc dsl which turned into yahoo dsl... for a 2 month transition period the service sucked and the support was lacking. i've been up and running solidly now for a few months with no complaints so i think the issues are over. FYI, router with pppoe to make the connection.

[ray]

hey, gussy, you're my neighbor! lmfao

[gear02]

Does anyone know anything about Adelphia and their high speed internet service (Cable). Are they good?

[gussy]

well howdy neighbor, i didn't realize you were around the corner,lilbigblue. :)

as far as adelphia cable goes, i've heard good things, but when i called for service before i got dsl, i was told my building was the only one in my area that did not qualify, as it had not been upgraded yet, so therefore... i dunno!

[bachviet]

Originally posted by gear02
Does anyone know anything about Adelphia and their high speed internet service (Cable). Are they good?
I don't know if it's good or not but it's the cheapest cable modem service in SoCal.

[ray]

i'm using adelphia right now and sometimes i have to manually reconnect through my router setup. not a big deal. For the most part i can download at about 200kb/s and upload at about 60kb/s. not too shabby compared to the pacbell/yahoo/sbc dsl that i was using prior.

[DankNstickY]

yeah i have friends that have adelphia cable and its worked good for them. no complaints so far.

why dont i get it? i'm stickin to good ol' fashioned reliable dial-up.

:P

[daiseydais]

Well I decided to go with DSL extreme: $34.95 for dynamic ip 192-1500k/128k. I hope I made a good choice!