Introduction
Using your Modem
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Internet Provider
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Troubleshooting
Glossary
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What is ADSL?
ADSL provides high speed video and data communications to residences and
businesses over standard telephone lines. ADSL service is provided by connecting a
pair of very high speed modems to each end of the phone line; one in the central office
(ATU-C), and the other at the customer's premises (ATU-R).
Because ADSL is asymmetric, there is a measurable difference in the bit rate between
the upstream (how fast you can send data) and downstream (how fast you can receive
data) transmissions.
The 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem utilizes full rate, G.dmt, or lite, G.lite,
ADSL. The speed and type of DSL your modem uses, will be determined by the type
of service you have ordered from your DSL provider.
A typical ADSL installation will require either a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service)
Splitter or Micro filters to be used for your analog voice service. The use of these
devices enables simultaneous usage of normal telephone service and the modem, with
no interruption to the normal telephone service. Your DSL provider will normally
supply you with a Splitter or Micro filters and explain their usage.
Introduction
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