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DSL Benefits and FAQs

1. Why choose Vanilla?
2. What is ADSL?
3. Why get DSL?
4. Speeds
5. Contracts
6. What you will need?
7. Vital DSL settings
8. Usage
9. What DSL speed do I need?
10. Whats the difference between unshaped and shaped DSL?
11. Self-install
12. What is Dynamic DNS?
13. Do I have to sign a fixed-term contract?
14. At what speed will my DSL service operate?
15. Will DSL work in my area?
16. Is DSL different to ADSL?
17. I have more than one computer on a network. Can I use a Vanilla account?
18. What is a DSL splitter?
19. DSL vs Dial-up vs 3G-HSDPA
20. How do I configure my DSL connection?
    1. Telkom Marconi Router
    2. Netgear Router
    3. Windows XP
    4. Mac OS X
    5. Ubuntu Edgy
    6. Shiro DSL805EW modem/router
    7. Shiro DSL805EU modem
    8. Billion BiPAC5200S DSL Modem
    9. Linksys Wireless-G (WAG200G/WAG54G2)
    10. Linksys Wireless-N (WAG120N)
    11. TP-LINK TD-8816 router
    12. TP-LINK TD-8840 router
    13. TP-LINK TD-W8901G router
21. Can I use more than one DSL ISP connection at the same time? (e.g. separate local and international)
22. How can do I set up port forwarding on my router?

DSL Packages and Pricing

1. How do the costs work?
2. What we offer
3. DSL Line Rental
4. DSL Accounts
1. Uncapped Shaped Accounts
2. Uncapped Unshaped Accounts
3. Uncapped IS Accounts
4. Capped IS Accounts
5. Local only DSL

Setup an ADSL Connection

Setup an ADSL connection (do this if you do not yet have a ADSL connection).

Setup an ADSL modem/router (please choose your modem/router's model from the list below):

• Telkom Marconi Router
• Netgear Router
• Shiro DSL805EU Ethernet modem/router
• Shiro DSL805EW Wireless modem/router
• Billion BiPAC5200S ADSL Modem
• Linksys ADSL router
• Windows XP
• Mac OS X
• Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon)

For further information, please take a look at our ADSL page.