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Old 07-26-2007, 11:50 PM
Josem Josem is offline
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Default Re: Resiliant internet connection?

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As for the multiple ISPs, I find it difficult to rationalize paying an extra fee a month for something that's just a "backup" internet connection, unless you play hi stakes or it happens a lot.

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if it happens to a 5/10 buyin player once a year, and they lose a buyin as a result, that's $1k. that'll get you a damn good backup service.

clearly, a second service is +EV if you're playing at 3/6 NL or above.

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I would recommend, though, that you have two NICs in your system each plugged into a separate internet source with one simply disabled in windows. That way, if you know your connection's been crapped (in the middle of a tourney or whatever), you can just disable the faulty and enable the working internet connection and be back on within 30 seconds.


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30 seconds may be too long for some sites - the hand will time out, and you'll be folded.
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