If you don’t have an ISP account
Contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your choice and establish an account. Use the ISP panel of the Installation Poster to make sure you have all the information you need for
ØTips for selecting an ISP
Check with your current long distance carrier to see what ISP services are available.
Look in the Yellow Pages for a local ISP.
Check the rates and options offered by each ISP to find one that best fits your needs.
The ISP panel of the Installation Poster provides a place to enter information you will need for setup. Make sure the ISP gives you the information you need to complete the ISP information.
If you already have an ISP account
Review the ISP panel of the Installation Poster included in your information packet to make sure you have all the information requested. If you are unsure about any information, contact your ISP and ask for help with the form. You will need this information for
Order telephone lines
If your ISP and local telephone company both support ISDN lines, you can use ISDN services. Whether you decide to have an ISDN line or analog lines, you must have dedicated outside lines.
ØTips to help you decide
ISDN lines give you faster data transfers.
ISDN is usually more expensive. The phone rates, equipment costs, and ISP rates are usually higher.
ISDN is more difficult to set up.
Telephone companies may have long
Set up the Internet Station now with an analog telephone line. Later, you if you choose, update to an ISDN line.
Use analog telephone lines and combine modem speed with Modem Aggrega- tion for faster data transfer.
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