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Bellsouth DSL + Dell Wireless Configuration

seeminglyshy — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:03:20 -0800

Computer problem: Signed up with bell south DSL. Attempting to use my laptop wirelessly and sat through countless hours with BS Technical Reps attempting to finalize my connection. Unfortunately it isnt in the cards primarily because my computer is detecting my Bellsouth Wireless config as well as my Dell wireless configuration. (FYI: I'm using a netopia 3d wireless card)-- I was told that I would need to contact Dell to disable their wireless configuration. Can I reach them? No. It has been several days. No luck. I can still connect to the internet but I am chained to my desk, unable to take my laptop around (the entire reason for even having this contraption!) Any suggestions as to how to disable my dell wireless configuration?

Differences between Comcast cable modem and Bellsouth DSL?

Brandon Blatcher — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:55:59 -0800

Comcast cable modem or Bellsouth DSL? Currently, we have a cable modem, provided by Comcast, for our internet access. We're looking at a Bellsouth package, which includes a cellphone, landline, DSL link and satelite for less than the various seperate services we use.

But I'm curious about the whole DSL vs Cable modem thing, specifically Comcast vs Bellsouth (Georgia residents, speak up) Would you say Bellsouth DSL is "better" or at least just as good (fast, reliable, always on, easy to run 3 Macs using it)? Is there anything I should be aware of when switching to DSL?

Note: Already found the thread about DSL vs Cable modems. I'm looking for specifics about Comcast vs Bellsouth.