Chapter 7

Shared voice/fax line with computer DSL/ADSL modem and answering machine

1

 

Telephone wall jack

 

 

 

2

 

Parallel splitter

 

 

 

3

 

DSL/ADSL filter

 

 

 

4

 

Phone cord provided with the device connected to the 1-LINE port on

 

 

the back of the device

 

 

 

5

 

DSL/ADSL modem

 

 

 

6

 

Computer

 

 

 

7

 

Answering machine

 

 

 

8

 

Telephone (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: You will need to purchase a parallel splitter. A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a 2–line phone splitter, a serial splitter, or a parallel splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front and a plug on the back.

88 Configure and manage