How does EarthLink High Speed Internet connect to the Internet?
EarthLink High Speed Internet service connects to the Internet through large fiber networks. The Internet signal is brought to your cable companys HFC by a portion of this fiber network. At a neighborhood HFC node, the fiberoptic signal is converted into an electrical signal that is carried by the copper coaxial plant to your cable modem in your home. The signal is then converted to Ethernet and carried to your computer over a category-5 patch cable and a network interface card (NIC); or, depending on your particular situation, it may connect to your computer through a USB connection. Q: What does an “always on” connection mean? A: EarthLink High Speed Internet gives you a dedicated connection between your computer and your cable companys HFC network. That connection is “always on,” so there’s no need to dial in. No waiting to get online. No more busy signals. Always on means the Internet is always just a click away. The always on connection does not mean that your computer is vulnerab
