srattay24 Posted July 7, 2005 CID Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hey Guys, I am scheduled for my Fios install on July 12th. My computer is ready for everything but my dads new laptop doesnt come in for two weeks. My dad uses an old dell that is about 4 years old and only has a 56 k modem installed. Can I technically use my phone line that is connected to the ONT and surf the web while, I use my Fios connection. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 7, 2005 CID Share Posted July 7, 2005 Short answer. No. Long answer: f*** no. merely because of the sheer bandwidth capabilities that FiOS provides using a 56k modem would NOT be applicable. I think it would explode from all the download pipey...umm goodness. and the upload pie-like tasty...ness.... sorry i've been up for 48hrs straight dealing with on duty customers and off duty friend questions..my brain ummm opposite feels good. BAD! that's it....negative good!....stupid squishy grey matter. be more smarter like! blah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted July 7, 2005 CID Share Posted July 7, 2005 heh...using dialup over a FiOS connection... hate to say it, but that is sad... I mean, you can only get about 283x more speed from a FiOS connection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny38 Posted July 12, 2005 CID Share Posted July 12, 2005 I have been able to use a dial up modem on the FiOS service. Your fathers Dell sould have a PCMCIA slot, all techs carry these wireless cards and wireless routers. Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted July 12, 2005 CID Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hey Guys, I am scheduled for my Fios install on July 12th. My computer is ready for everything but my dads new laptop doesnt come in for two weeks. My dad uses an old dell that is about 4 years old and only has a 56 k modem installed. Can I technically use my phone line that is connected to the ONT and surf the web while, I use my Fios connection. Sean If he is using a dial-up service, yes. Otherwise no. You can't connect a 56k modem to a broadband line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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