I believe that T1 lines come standard with a static IP number. As you state below their up speed is as much as their down speed. (Most home DSL's and Cable setups have a high down speed, but a much slower up speed.
Depends on how they are configured. Most DS1s (don't say T1) are channelized in one way or another. We break the 1.544 bandwidth down into either 24 56kb (T0) channels or 23 (64 kb D0) channels and a signalling channel (D channel) in the case of a PRI.
A point to point DS1, sometimes misreferred to as a "wide open T1" is indeed a symmetrical 1.544 path. But it doesn't magically access the internet, it has to be hooked up to a provider POP (Point Of Presence) to do that. Otherwise it's just an alternative means of accessing the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). A point to point DS1 can also connect two subscriber locations, etc. It's just a data pipe.
Also I believe there is no limit placed on a T1 line where limits are regularly placed and enforced on home DSL/Cable lines (ask the AP who just caught Comcast limiting bandwidth on customers).
Point to point DS1 usage isn't metered. PSTN access is metered just like a regular phone line unless there's a specific contract agreement in place.
I also think but am not sure how to state it, but the width of the T1 line is much greater than any home DSL/Cable hook up. (What I am trying to say is a T1 line can handle a lot more volume than a home DSL/Cable connection).
No, actually I can download faster with 3 mbps ADSL than I could over a DS1, if the DSLAM is in good shape and the other network equipment is nominal. I only get half the upload speed of a DS1, and probably a reliability tradeoff, but as long as my provider doesn't cap my transfer volume and data rate I'm doing better with ADSL. Far better in terms of cost. ************************************************************************ * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************************ * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header "X-No-Archive: yes" will not be archived ************************************************************************
