
User Manual
BritePort 8012-V1
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C. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding Broadxent BritePort DSL
Bridge 8012-V1:
1
What is DSL?
DSL is a Digital Subscriber Line technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into high-
speed digital lines for fast Internet access. This technology uses a digital coding technique to get
large capacity out of your existing phone line without interfering with regular services — you
can talk on your phone and at the same time surf the Web. Thus DSL provides simultaneous
Internet and voice/fax capabilities over a single telephone line without any interference.
2
What is ADSL?
Many different DSL technologies have been developed and Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) is undoubtedly the most popular DSL technology for individuals and small businesses
that require higher downstream (or download) data rates than upstream (or upload) data rates.
Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) provides the same amount of bandwidth upstream
and downstream — up to 2 Mbps both upstream and downstream. For those who also require
high uploading speeds, for example to connect an FTP server, SDSL may be a better choice.
3
What does a microfilter do?
A microfilter is installed in series with an analog device such as a telephone, fax machine,
answering machine, and analog modem. It filters the regular voice band signals, i.e., the analog
signals and blocks the higher frequency digital signals. Thus a microfilter enables the user to use
regular phone line for voice/fax without any interference by the DSL signals. However, if your
service provider has installed a splitter, do not use microfilters.
4
Which operating systems does my modem support?
Broadxent, Inc. makes a wide range of DSL modems. Before buying a modem makes sure that it
supports the operating system on your computer. For example, for the Ethernet connection,
Broadxent 8012-V1 supports Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, and
Windows 2000, and for the USB connection Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 supports Windows
98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000.