How DSL Works

DSL Service consists of three components, hardware, transport and Internet access:

1. DSL Modem: The first component is similar to a traditional analog modem; a DSL modem connects your computer to the Internet via your telephone. However, DSL modems have several special features. A DSL modem allows you use the Internet while simultaneously using the telephone. If you wish, your DSL modem can be left on so the Internet is always ready to be used. In most cases, DSL modems allow more than one computer to be connected to the Internet simultaneously, even wirelessly.

2. Qwest DSL: This is the "transport" component. Qwest provides the DSL "transport" signaling over your existing telephone line. You have several different choices of speed for your DSL connection:

   Qwest Service	Circuit Speeds up to
   	Download	Upload
   Qwest Connect	256 kbps	256 kbps
   Qwest Connect Silver	1.5 Mbps	896 kbps
   Qwest Connect Platinum	3 Mbps	640 kbps
   Qwest Connect Platinum	5 Mbps	896 kbps
   Qwest Connect Platinum	7 Mbps	896 kbps

   If you do not have or do not wish to have a Qwest analog land line, you may qualify for:

   Qwest Service	Circuit Speeds up to
   	Download	Upload
   Stand Alone Qwest Connect Silver	1.5 Mbps	896 kbps
   Stand Alone Qwest Connect Platinum	3 Mbps	640 kbps
   Stand Alone Qwest Connect Platinum	5 Mbps	896 kbps
   Stand Alone Qwest Connect Platinum	7 Mbps	896 kbps

   If you require higher connection speeds please contact ipHouse at 612-337-6320.

3. Internet Service Provider: The last piece of the puzzle is the "application layer", which is provided by an Internet Service Provider, or ISP. ipHouse provides your connection to the Internet, access to your email, SPAM & virus filtering to protect your computer and myriad other services that can enhance your Internet experience.

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