General

• Speed Test - basic testing of Fat Pipe connection
• How it works - DSL 
• xDSL.com a somewhat technical site with lots of info
• xDSL Local Loop Access Technology a paper by 3Com about the various DSL flavors
• DSL Sourcebook giant reference for all things DSL
• Windows tweaks for broadband connections.
• SpeedGuide.net This site focuses on system performance, with areas including Broadband Internet connections, Windows, Overclocking, all targeted towards a technically aware audience.
• Setting up Internet Connection Sharing
  annoyances.org/win98/features/ics.html

Upgrade

• If you have a flowpoint modem and want to convert to a router -
  go here  https://webstore.flowpoint.com/

Modems

• Cisco 675 Setup page
• Official Cisco Manual
• Qwest DSL Modem Software Links

Security

• Top 20 Virus Report: Security Portal
• SANS Issued a FLASH message today describing a vulnerability that is probably the most dangerous programming error in Windows workstation (all varieties -- 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0) that Microsoft has made.
  Dangerous Windows Flaw.
• Qwest DSL security:  Qwest.com

Personal Firewall Protection

• Personal Firewalls/Intrusion Detection Systems: Security Portal
• An Analysis of Mini-Firewalls for Personal use: SecurityPortal.com
• Windows: BlackICE
• Windows: Norton Internet Security 2000
• Macintosh: NetBarrier