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Using Qwest DSL
Qwest
DSL
operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest
DSL
service. For this reason, the Qwest
DSL
connection is not portable; it can’t be
accessed while away from the home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the
ISP
about a dial-up account. Most Qwest
DSL ISP
s provide a dial-up account for
free, while others charge a minimal fee.
Qwest
DSL
is a highly reliable service, but it is possible to have a dial-up connec-
tion in the unlikely event that problems arise with the
DSL
service. Most Qwest
DSL ISP
s provide a dial-up account for free. If not, there are a number of free
Internet providers whose products make great backup Internet access in the
unlikely event they are ever needed.
Connecting to the Internet
Whether connecting via Point-to-Point Protocol (
PPPoE
,
PPPoA
) or Bridging Mode
(
RFC 1483
), after connecting and configuring the Gateway, the Internet connection
is always on. Therefore, to connect or reconnect to the Internet, simply turn on
your computer, open the Web browser and go to the Web site of your choice. No
further set up is needed.
Disconnecting from the Internet
Closing the Web browser does not disconnect you from the Internet. To fully dis-
connect, turn off your computer.
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