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A WIRED CONNECTION IS ALWAYS THE BEST
A physical wired connection from your Internet router to your device is always the fastest,
most reliable connection and should be use whenever it makes sense. Connecting your devices
via Wi-Fi is more convenient, but speed and reliability will be reduced. Try to match each of
your devices with the best connection option. For example, you might use a wired connection
for desktop computers, laptops, and gaming consoles. But for mobile devices that don’t
support a wired connection or when using one isn’t feasible, choose your Wi-Fi network.
INSIDE WIRING REQUIREMENTS
Inside wiring is critical to maximizing the performance of DSL (non-fiber) Internet connections.
At minimum, the use of Category 5, twisted-pair inside wire from Waitsfield and Champlain
Valley Telecom’s Network Interface Device (NID) is recommended. This NID is usually a square
gray box located on the exterior, where the telephone outside plant connects to your home’s
or business’s inside wiring. Do not use substandard wire such as speaker wire or “daisy
chaining” of telephone jacks; the result will be a poor Internet connection.
FOR MAXIMUM RELIABILITY, USE AN
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
We highly recommend using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). It offers the safety of a
battery backup for your router and computer equipment. A UPS will also provide consistent,
clean power to your Internet router and help avoid equipment damage resulting from power
fluctuations.
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