Interesting question about DSL and regular modems

[Wheezer]

I never thought about this, but I was asked if a standard modem could be used over DSL.
(why he asked I don't know...just curiosity I guess)

I told him no, but then I got to wondering if you plugged a 56k modem into the filter that goes directly to your phone it might work...wouldn't it?

 

[Doh!]

NO.

 

[JackMDS]

If your question is?

Can I use a telphone line that is used for a regular phone and DSL for Dialup Internet connection?

The answer is Yes.

If your Question is, can I use the DSL connection and Dialup at the same time and combine the two Bandwitdh?

The answer is NO!

 

[cmetz]

I'll bite. Why won't an analog modem work at the same time as ADSL? They're on different bands.

 

[hanoverphist]

it does work, we have our fax machine on our DSL line, and before i was able to get a dedicated data line i used that fax line to dial out to customers sites all the time. i just had to disconnect the fax machine, or it would break the line when someone tried to fax out while i was on.