Dyndns (and knockd)

[Gilbert T. Gutierrez, Jr.]

Qwest VDSL (Qwest does not allow other ISPs) is available on their fiber
networks.  ADSL termination can only occur on Copper.  There can be no fiber
between the DSLAM (The device that terminates the ADSL connection) and the
customer.  The DSLAM is punched down in parallel in the Central Office (CO)
with the phone switches terminating the telephone lines.

Being a Megahost, I was upset when I moved to Anthem 6 years ago and could
not provide Internet to myself.  The only thing available was VDSL and at
that time and it was difficult to find the correct group to order it from
(They had 2 variations 256k and 1m).  That being said, VDSL was a great
product with great latency and stability.

Gilbert T. Gutierrez, Jr.
Operations Manager
Phoenix Internet

 
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Jon M.
Hanson
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 10:58 AM
To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: Dyndns (and knockd)

On Friday 20 July 2007 10:53, alex at crackpot.org wrote:
> >> When I had Qwest's VDSL service in Gilbert, Arizona incoming port 80
was
> >> definitely blocked.
> >
> > That's interesting. I have Qwest's VDSL in Chandler. Port 80 is open.
>
> With Qwest DSL, you have a choice of ISPs.  Any blocks are probably
> the work of the ISP, not Qwest as DSL provider.
>
> I used Qwest DSL with Convergent Internet in Tempe as my ISP.  I had a
> static IP and ran several 'toy' servers out of my house for several
> years with no issues.  Great customer service and linux-friendly.

With Qwest's VDSL service there is no choice of ISPs. VDSL and DSL are 
completely different. They are even handled by different departments within 
Qwest. VDSL is Qwest's fiber-to-the-neighborhood service that provides 
television (not the DirectTV stuff they resell) and an Internet connection. 
If you can get VDSL you are not eligible for DSL service because DSL isn't 
compatible with fiber (or so I've been told).

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