| First-Mile
Internet Access
Internet popularity is driving demand for ever-faster first-mile access
while exerting downward pressure on price. Today broadband is widely
available at modest cost. This paper discusses various broadband
technologies and role played by the ISP.
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| Living with a SOHO
Network (2008) Tenth annual report
Hands-on experience implementing a small Internet connected LAN.
Covers broad range of topics from installing telephone and Ethernet wiring
to configuring network PCs and server.
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After several years of relative stability we replaced just about
everything except the DSL connection. |
| Living with a SOHO Network (2007) Ninth annual
report (skipped) |
| Living with a SOHO
Network (2006) Eighth annual report
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No major changes other then ADSL speed increase from 1500/128 to 1500/384. |
| Living with a SOHO Network 2005 Seventh annual
report.
[PDF] Changes this
edition: added DNS Nameserver.
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| Living with a SOHO Network (2004) Sixth annual
report (skipped) |
| Living with a SOHO Network 2003 Fifth annual
report.
[PDF] Changes this
edition: added SysLog event logger, extensive rewrite.
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| Living with a SOHO Network 2002 Fourth annual
report.
[PDF] Changes this
edition: ADSL replaced SDSL, Automatic file backup.
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| Living with a SOHO Network 2001 Third annual
report.
[PDF] Changes this
edition: SDSL replaced dialup, added NAT router and network print server.
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| Living with a SOHO Network 2000 Second annual
report.
[PDF] Changes this
edition: added software firewall, registered Domain name.
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| Living with a SOHO Network 1999 First report.
[PDF] Sharing a dialup
connection with Wingate connection sharing software.
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| Protecting Small Networks Security basics for
small network. Describes security ramifications of different firewall
protection schemes.
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PowerPoint]
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| Modem Access Adapter prevents mutual interference
when telephone and dialup modem share a common phone line. When modem
attempts to dial out adapter searches for an idle line. It disconnects
extension phones before connecting modem. This prevents picking up a phone
from dumping data connection, or modem from barging into a phone
conversation. Adapter hunts over two lines. If both lines are busy
modem retries later.
Design Idea published in July 22, 1999 EDN. Firmware is filed
separately as Design Idea #2389. Download article directly from EDN
magazine or here. |
| Dialup
Modem Impairments Dialup modems are very demanding of the Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and rarely hit advertised speed. This
paper describes common impairments that reduce speed.
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| Setting up an outdoor DTV antenna Transition
to Digital TV motivated me to upgrade our outdoor TV antenna. Living in a
fringe area places great demand on TV antenna. Paper discusses criteria
used to select antennas, preamp and mounting location to get best
possible reception.
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| Future
of Home Networking A decade ago computer networks were
the province of large companies with well funded IT departments. Internet
access was little known outside a small cadre of network professionals.
Advances in wired and wireless network technology have made small LANs and
Internet access the norm rather then exception. This paper extrapolates
from the last ten years to predict how this critical market will evolve
over the next decade.
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| Future
of Building Automation The emergence of ZigBee and wireless
Mesh networks have become the driver of next generation building
automation systems by reducing cost and increasing functionality.
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| IP vs RF
Television High-speed Internet access creates an alternative
TV delivery method. Where adequate bandwidth exists IP TV is capable of a
much richer suite of services then either CATV or over-the-air. IP TV
leverages Internet infrastructure eliminating the need to build a
dedicated video distribution network.
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| Commercial
Peer-to-Peer Distribution There is much hand ringing by the
music and movie industry that Internet peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing
will be the death of artistic expression rather then an opportunity to
lower delivery cost. This paper proposes a P2P mechanism for commercial
content distribution that compensates artists, provides incentives for
customers to play by the rules, while dramatically reducing distribution
cost.
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| Do
Third Party ISPs Facilitate Broadband Competition? One of
the more controversial aspect of broadband is the power exercised by
first-mile network owners over third party ISPs and regulatory
requirements to share these facilities. This paper argues for a different
approach. First-Mile networks should provide common carriage --
transparent IP delivery. This allows application developers and ISP's to
operate at the network edge independent of physical connection.
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| Effect
of ISP Business Practices on Home Networks Broadband ISPs
are adopting restrictive measures that violate the cherished notion
transparent data delivery. This business strategy has profound
effects on home networks. This paper was written to provide background
information as part of the Consumer
Electronics Association (CEA) Versatile
Home Network (VHN) and International
Standards Organization (ISO) Residential
Gateway (RG) standards activity.
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| The
Rise of Information Gatekeepers The Internet was designed as a
transparent end-to-end data delivery network. This cherished concept is
threatened by gatekeepers attempting to control how customers use
First-Mile access networks.
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| Open
Letter to Senators Leahy, Hatch and Congressman Coble opposing
Consumer Broadband and Digital Television Promotion Act (CBDTPA)
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| MG Sports Car stuff for sale
I have been a fan of MG sports cars since the 1960's. Over that time
have amassed cars and memorabilia. Trying to winnow the collections down
and am interested in selling the following items.
MG sales literature and books
- mostly 1962-1980 MGB |
