Prestige 610 ADSL PCI Modem
2-2
Hardware Installation and Connections
Step 7.
Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord.
2.2 Hardware
Connections
Connect the Prestige directly to the telephone wall jack with the included telephone cable.
Figure 2-2 Connect Directly to Wall Jack
2.2.1 Prestige with POTS Splitter
Depending on the service offered by the ISP, a POTS splitter device may be provided to be installed at the
customer's premise.
This is for the Prestige that follows the Full Rate (G.dmt) standard only. One major difference between
ADSL and dial-up modems is the optional telephone splitter. This device keeps the telephone and ADSL
signals separated, giving them the capability to provide simultaneous Internet access and telephone service
on the same line. Splitters also eliminate the destructive interference conditions caused by telephone sets.
The purchase of a POTS splitter is optional.
Noise generated from a telephone in the same frequency range, as the ADSL signal can be disruptive to the
ADSL signal. In addition the impedance of a telephone when off-hook may be so low that it shunts the
strength of the ADSL signal. When a POTS splitter is installed at the entry point, where the line comes into
the home, it will filter the telephone signals before combining the ADSL and telephone signals transmitted
and received. The issues of noise and impedance are eliminated with a single POTS splitter installation.
A telephone splitter is easy to install as shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-3 Hardware Connection with POTS Splitter
Step 1.
Connect the side labeled “Phone” to your telephone.
Step 2.
Connect the side labeled “Modem” to your Prestige.
