ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. It is a technology that allows normal copper
telephone wires (sometimes known as a twisted pair) to provide a Broadband service.
What is broadband? What is broadband?
Broadband is a generic term meaning that the connection referred to has the capacity to transmit
large amounts of data at a high speed. When connected to the internet, this allows information to be
transferred much faster than a conventional modem or narrowband connection.
Will there be a product for home use and business use? Will there be a product for home use and business use?
Yes, there are two types of ADSL Services:
This is suitable for home use and SOHOs
This is suitable for corporations and medium-sized businesses.
will I have to buy a separate ASDL modem or router? will I have to buy a separate ASDL modem or router?
Yes. For single computer connections, a modem is needed. For multiple computer connections, a router is needed.
But AvirTel presents DSL Modem free of charge for any speed type.
What sort of connection does my computer need? What sort of connection does my computer need?
With the modem, you need a USB Port and with the router, you will need an Ethernet Port.
What is the minimum specification for my computer? What is the minimum specification for my computer?
It is recommended that your computer have at least a Pentium 3 processor and 128 megs of RAM.
is distance a problem? is distance a problem?
Yes. The service can only be given to customers within a 7km radius of the Telecoms exchange.
what is contention ratio? what is contention ratio?
Bandwidth across the AvirTel Network is shared amongst users. The degree of sharing is called the contention ratio.
Do I have to have a new line for this service? Do I have to have a new line for this service?
No. ADSL will run on top of your existing telephone line, which will continue to be billed as normal.
A separate broadband connection and rental charge will apply for the extra equipment we require to provide the service.
Will my normal telephone work as usual? Will my normal telephone work as usual?
Yes, ADSL runs ‘on top’ of your normal telephone, so you can make voice calls and send faxes as usual at the same time as surfing the internet.
Is Broadband better than ISDN? Is Broadband better than ISDN?
Not necessarily. Broadband can run faster than ISDN, but it is shared, whereas ISDN is a point to point dial-up connection with a constant speed. Generally, ISDN has a smaller bandwidth, whilst ADSL has a larger bandwidth and offers higher picture resolution. Thus one can send things faster with ADSL than ISDN but the usage depends on the volume of data transfer generally required.
What about security? What about security?
To get announced to the internet, you must log on using your user name and password. However, once you are connected you are effectively available to the world – even if you have a dynamic IP address. You are thus encouraged to install a firewall.
What should I do to have ADSL now? What should I do to have ADSL now?
Call AvirTel.
For further assistance, please do not hesitate to call 404 12 40 or 088 AVIRTEL or email us your questions: info@avirtel.az
What is ADSL?
What is ADSL?
