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 home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the ISP about a dial-up account. Most Qwest DSL ISPs 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 ISPs 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
To disconnect from the Internet, close the Web browser. To completly disengage, turn off the computer.