DSL Filters

Thank goodness that high speed connections are reaching more and more areas of the country. And I am thrilled to see that more and more people are taking advantage of the faster connections. Two customers I visited today brought to light for me two important tips to keep in mind if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line ... layman's terms: fast Internet over a phone line) or plan to sign up for DSL service.

1. You MUST install a DSL filter on all phone lines in your house EXCEPT the one you use to hook the DSL modem too.

DSL filters help separate the digital signal (Internet) from the analog signal (voice) so you get the best possible performance from both. If you fail to install the filter, phone service can sound crackly and/or Internet service will be significantly slower and unreliable.

2. If you computer does not have an Ethernet port (most computers built after 2002 do have them), invest $10-15 and install one. High speed Internet of any flavor works better with Ethernet versus DSL.

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