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What do I need before I order broadband?
- A computer (refer next question)
- A telephone line (usually the same line you
use for voice calls). Note that, even when broadband
modem is being used, you can also use the telephone.
You do not need a separate telephone line for
the broadband router.
- broadband availability in your area
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What computer do I need
to use broadband?
The minimum configurations are
listed in the following table. If you don't know whether
your computer is compatible, please call the Internet
Voice & Data team. We'll be happy to help you
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Operating System
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Processor
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Memory (RAM)
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Hard Drive Space
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Other
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Windows 98
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Pentium-class
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32 MB
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100 MB
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- CD-ROM drive
- Space PCI or ISA slot (for an
Ethernet card), or PCMCIA port on notebook computers.
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Windows 2000
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Pentium-class
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64 MB
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100 MB
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Windows 95
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Pentium-class
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32 MB
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100 MB
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Windows NT4
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Pentium-class
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32 MB
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100 MB
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Macintosh OS8 or OS9
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iMac, iBook, G3 or G4
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32 MB
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100 MB
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- CD-ROM drive
- Ethernet port, or spare PCI slot
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Is Linux or FreeBSD supported?
Linux and FreeBSD installations vary widely, therefore
Internet Voice & Data does not support them
directly. Customers are welcome to use Linux on their
own accord. We recommend an Ethernet-based broadband
router for ease of use with Linux and FreeBSD. PPPoE
drivers for Linux are freely available (PPPoE drivers
are not necessary if the router is operating in "bridging"
mode).
What is the process for installing
broadband?
- Check that broadband is available in your area,
- Order your broadband service from Internet
Voice & Data.
- Internet Voice & Data will begin processing
your order. Firstly, we will check that broadband
is available on your telephone line. This process,
known as "service qualification".
- We will contact you to confirm installation. We
will schedule an approximate date for our technician
to visit.
Who will install my broadband service?
Dejai will provide professional
installation and set up. Note that a separate "splitter"
is required for each telephone handset that is connected
to the telephone line which is shared with the broadband
router. The splitter enables the telephone to operate
at the same time as the router.
What if I have and existing
broadband service?
Please indicate this on your Internet Voice
& Data broadband order form. Our technicians will
contact you to determine whether an on-site visit is
required (it may be possible to simply adjust settings
by telephone). Discounts may apply if you already own
a broadband router.
Can I obtain a static IP Address?
Static IP addresses are supported on Internet
Voice & Data Business broadband services: Please
indicate this requirement on your Order Form.
Can Dejai route my existing
IP network?
Up to 5 sub network ranges are routable over
a Internet Voice & Data Business broadband
service. Please complete the relevant section of the
order form. If your network ranges are currently routed
by another ISP we will contact you to arrange a migration
date.
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