How ADSL Works
ADSL uses regular household telephone lines to receive and transmit data. To accomplish this task, ADSL data is transmitted on frequencies outside of the normal voice call range. This way the signals from the two devices do not interfere with each other.
ADSL provides two major benefits:
•Phone lines always free: Although the Diva 2440 uses the same wiring as your regular telephone, you can still pick up the phone and make a call at any time.
•Instant access: Unlike traditional
Splitters and ‘Splitterless’ Operation
A splitter is a device installed at the entry point of the telephone line to your house and is used to eliminate interference between the ADSL and voice signals. However, splitters must be installed by a technician from your telephone company and usually require new telephone wiring to be installed.
The Diva 2440 can operate with or without a splitter with both
Microfilters
For most splitterless installations, you most likely will need to install a microfilter between your telephone devices (telephone, fax machine, answering machine) and the telephone jacks. Microfilters filter out the frequencies outside of the normal voice call range and reduce interference between ADSL transmissions and voice transmissions.
See About Microfilters on page 33 for more information. Microfilters may or may not be included in your package. Contact your ADSL provider for more details.
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