Broadband Connectivity
The debate over which is better, DSL or cable modem, still rages on. (These topics are discussed more in Chapter 11.) However, this debate should not stop you from taking whatever broadband connection is available to you and using it to set up your network. For many companies, DSL provides good connectivity that can't be found in the business community by cable modem. For home users, cable modem access is easy to set up and run and is in many places that DSL is not provided. The distance problems that many users face with DSL are not a problem with cable modem. The security measures of each technology have something to be desired. Each is susceptible to attack, and it's up to you to keep your network secure.
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