What is ADSL ?
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ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) A method of connecting a computer to the internet over an ordinary phone line using ethernet office networking technology instead of an ordinary modem, which produces a much faster (broadband) connection. Asymmetric because it is faster from internet to PC than the other way (also true of a 56K modem). ADSL has a throughput of 8.0 Mbps, was created in 1997, transmits at 1.5 Mbps and receives at 8.0 Mbps. |
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