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Degrade: Either the Activations Department, or Customer/Technical Support often uses

this term, in relation to a DSL or T1 line. Degradation of the physical lines that connect

any portion of your DSL or T1 line is entirely possible, and simply means that your line

has encountered normal or extraordinary wear and tear. Additionally, degradation can

occur on the signal level, with the DSL or T1 signal wearing down or weakening the

longer it has to physically travel.

Dialup:

Dialup is a long-standing means of connecting to the Internet, accomplished by

means of analog signals passed between two electronic modulator-demodulator

devices, often referred to as 'modems', over a standard phone line. There are a 46

number of distinct steps in establishing a dialup connection, which can be briefly

summarized as dialing, handshake/negotiation, authentication, and PPP (Point-to-point

protocol) session start.

DNS:

DNS stands for Domain Name Service, a set of protocols, files and programs

(distributed database, if you're talking about the Internet) that was put together so that

heterogeneous systems could talk to each other and provide IP address information

gleaned from names provided by users or programs. Domain: Speakeasy uses the term

domain to refer to your unique Internet address. Example: www.speakeasy.net is a

domain.

DSL:

Digital Subscriber Line. DSL utilizes the existing copper lines run by the telephone

companies to deliver high-speed data to homes and businesses. DSL equipment uses

the unused, high frequency channels of your analog voice line to pass digital traffic.

Dynamic IP:

A dynamic IP address is one that is temporarily assigned to your DSL

circuit, and will change when you either restart your computer or your DSL modem. The

Speakeasy DSL equipment assigns it.

Ethernet:

A special cabling type that allows for the transfer of a large amount of data at

high-speeds. This term is also occasionally used to refer to TCP/IP protocols that are

used to make high-speed Internet connections to function. Where Speakeasy refers to

Ethernet, we are referring to the cabling.

Firewall:

Firewall is a term adopted from a real world, fireproof wall that is used to keep

a fire from spreading from one room to another. In Internet terms, a firewall is a piece of

software, or hardware with software, that is programmed to recognize certain types of

intrusions and scans, and both warn you that they are occurring and prevent the intruder

from taking malicious action against your computer or network.

Frozen:

Speakeasy uses the term frozen to refer to a customer account or broadband

line that has become past due to the point that we have temporarily suspended service.

It’s referred to as frozen because the service can still be “thawed out” and used.

FUSF:

This term is an acronym for the Federal Universal Service Fund fee. All

communications companies are required to charge an FUSF fee under the terms of the

Telecommunications Act of 1996. The FUSF ensures the availability of

telecommunications services at a reasonable cost, and is used to provide discounted

communication services to schools, libraries, and rural health care providers. According

to all current state and federal laws, only specific institutions in the state of Texas may

be exempt from this law. All other typically tax-exempt institutions are required to pay