Blackfoot DSL Modem/Router Specifications:

• Encapsulation is PPPoA (over ATM) or PPPoE(over ethernet)
• ADSL compatible
• Must be able to adjust the VCI/VPI settings (VPI = 0, VCI = 100)
• Multiplexing is VC based or VC MUX for PPPoA – LLC Based for PPPoE
• Dynamic IP addressing
• Primary DNS: 12.32.34.32
• Secondary DNS: 12.32.34.33
• Blackfoot.net Username and Password

Last update: 04:38 PM Thursday, February 1, 2007

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• Installation and configuration instructions for Blackfoot modems and routers
• What is the difference between ADSL and cable modems?
• What is DSL?
• What do the DSL filters do and how many do I need?
• What are the benefits?
• Should I turn off my High-Speed Internet (Broadband) connection?
• Is Broadband (High Speed Internet) Secure?
• How will Broadband affect my regular phone calls?
• How fast is it?
• Can I still use a Dial-Up connection?
• Can I send a fax with my Broadband (High Speed Internet) modem?
• Can I make my Broadband (High Speed Internet) connection even faster?
• Can I have content screening with my Broadband (High Speed Internet) line?
• Can I get Broadband (High Speed Internet) in the Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative service areas?
• Can I get Broadband Internet (High Speed Internet) in Missoula?
• Broadband vs. Dial-up
• Why do I need to pay for a faster connection?
• Faxing With Broadband Access
• What kind of modem do I need?
• Will it constantly connect near the maximum speed, or will it be like my 56K modem that almost never connects at 56K?
• Will ADSL work with my computer?
• What about operating systems other than Windows?
• How does it work?
• How can it be so much faster than a modem when it uses the same phone line?