DSL Access without a POTS Splitter
When the Hotwire 5446 RTU is installed without a POTS splitter, a second telephone wiring pair is needed for DSL access.
Central
Office
(CO)
Network
Service
Provider
(NSP)
Demarcation
Point
Local Loop
Punchdown Block or NID
Customer Premises (CP)
POTS |
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| Systems |
DSL | RTU |
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DSL Jack |
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Ethernet |
| Ethernet |
Crossover or | ||
Cable |
| Cable |
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| Hub or |
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| Router |
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DSL – Digital Subscriber Line | POTS – Plain Old Telephone Service | ||
NID – Network Interface Device | RTU – Remote Termination Unit | ||
New Wiring Connections |
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| Existing Wiring (POTS) |
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