What Connections are Needed for DSL?
DSL is short for Digital Subscriber Line and is an Internet service available from traditional telephone companies such as AT&T and Verizon. DSL is a type of broadband service that can utilize fiber-optic as well as copper telephone lines to send the signal. Data can be transferred at speeds ranging from 512 Kbps to 10 Mbps or more. DSL service requires using the proper equipment and having the appropriate connections available.
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Telephone Line
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The most important connection for DSL is the telephone line that goes into a home or business. If a telephone line does not exist or cannot be connected, DSL service will be unavailable.
Telephone Jack
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Another important connection for DSL is having a telephone jack available in a home or business. A telephone jack is required because just like a standard telephone, a cable is required to connect a DSL modem to the telephone line.
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Filters
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A filter is typically used to separate the voice signal from the DSL signal from the telephone line. When the signal is filtered, a better signal is sent to the DSL modem that can result in a better and more stable connection.
Ethernet
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A DSL connection is sent to a computer through the use of an Ethernet cable. An Ethernet port needs to be available on a computer to establish a connection. An Ethernet port is a standard feature on new computers, but one might not be available on older machines. An adapter card can be purchased to install in the computer for an Ethernet connection.
Router
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Many households use a wireless router to provide a DSL connection to a laptop computer. A router uses the DSL connection from the modem to broadcast a wireless signal to connect to the Internet. The main computer is also connected to the router by an Ethernet cable to provide access to the Internet.
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