CSP Internet

What do I need to get ADSL?

  • ADSL Accessibility
  • ADSL Service
  • System Requirements

ADSL accessibility

To connect to the CSP Internet ADSL High Speed Service, you need to be in an area where ADSL is accessible. ADSL is currently available in limited areas of Vancouver and Victoria. Please contact a sales representitive at CSP Internet to determine whether ADSL is available in your location.

ADSL Service

You must sign up for the ADSL service to connect to the Internet using ADSL.

System Requirements

To connect to the Internet using ADSL, you must have:

  • an Ethernet Networking Interface Card (NIC) installed in your computer
  • an ADSL or other DSL line and modem installed and tested by a technician
  • representing your local telephone company

Your computer needs to meet the following minimum requirements to run the ADSL Authentication software. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the Authentication software may not work properly, or may not work at all.

Windows 95 (or later, not including Windows NT)
(The authentication software does not work with Windows 3.1)

  • Processor: Pentium-75 (Pentium-166 recommended for multimedia playback)
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended for multimedia playback)
  • Hard Drive: 30 MB free (50 MB recommended for multimedia playback)
  • Video card and display supporting 256 colours at 640x480 resolution (16-bit
  • colour at 800x600 resolution and PCI video card recommended for multimedia playback)
  • Soundblaster 16 compatible (required for multimedia playback)
  • Networking: Ethernet adapter (Ethernet Networking Card) and TCP/IP drivers installed
  • RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect your Ethernet adapter to your high speed Internet modem
  • CD-ROM drive (for installation). This software is not available on diskettes.

Power Macintosh
(The authentication software only works with PowerPC Macintoshes)

  • Processor: PowerPC
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended for multimedia playback)
  • Mac OS: Mac OS System 7.5.3 or later (including Mac OS 8) with Open Transport 1.1 or later
  • Hard Drive: 30 MB free; 50 MB recommended for multimedia playback
  • Display: 256 colours at 640x480 resolution (thousands of colours at 800x600 resolution recommended for video playback)
  • Networking: an Ethernet Networking Interface Card (NIC) installed (most Power Macintosh desktop computers have a built-in Ethernet port)
  • RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect your Ethernet adapter to your high speed Internet modem
  • CD-ROM drive (for installation). This software is not available on diskettes.

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