Cork Wireless - Broadband in Ireland

IrelandOffline

webmaster — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:45:12 +0000

IrelandOffline is a voluntary group campaigning for affordable, unmetered (flat-rate) and broadband Internet access in Ireland, for anyone that wanted it. Broadand availability in Ireland is still a major issue for people and a large percentage of Ireland still cannot get broadband. You can help IrelandOffline by visiting the discussion forum or emailing info atirelandoffline dot org.

Broadband Services Available in Ireland

webmaster — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:37:33 +0000

How DSL works

webmaster — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:33:21 +0000

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) provides high-speed digital modem technology via a conventional telephone line.

DSL uses signal frequencies above those used by voice or fax, so the DSL signal does not interfere with telephone conversations or faxes. When a DSL filter is connected to your phone jack, its function is to split the data (Internet) traffic from voice (phone) traffic, and route them separately.

Voice traffic (talking on the phone and fax signals) goes to the phone or the fax machine, while your data traffic (surfing the Web, downloading large files or photos) goes through the DSL modem and then to your computer, thus allowing you to use both at the same time.

Can I get broadband?

webmaster — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:29:29 +0000

Can I get broadband?

You need the following to get broadband:

A working phone line that is suitable for broadband or line of sight to a wireless transmitter site.

A computer that meets the required minimum specifications.

	If you use a PC you will need	If you use a Mac you will need
Processor	Pentium II (or equivalent) 233MHz or above	200Mhz Power PC or equivalent.
A supported Operating System	Microsoft Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or higher	Mac OS 9 (or Higher)(OSX recommended).
Memory	32MB RAM or higher	200Mhz and 32MB System Memory (RAM). or higher
Hard Drive	100MB available hard disk.	100MB available hard disk.
Hardware	CD-ROM drive and an Ethernet or USB port.	A two-speed CD-ROM and an Ethernet or USB port

Wireless Adapters

If your PC has a USB port and does not have a built in wireless connection you can connect to the modem using a USB wireless adapter. We also supply wireless network cards for laptops that may not have a built in wireless connection.

Please note that if your PC has a USB connection but does not have an Ethernet connection you will need a wireless usb adapter to connect to the wireless modem.