Is the filter that comes with your DSL modem good enough?

[Johnbear007]

I got a bunch of little generic filters from SBC when I got DSL.

Would getting something like this improve performance?

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[dchakrab]

I doubt it...as far as i know, the filters just keep your phone line from static-ing or hissing. I've used DSL and phones all over my apartment both with and without the filters, and it's never seemed to make any difference either way.

-Dave.

 

[JackMDS]

The filters are for the phone.

Why should that affect the DSL?

:sun:

 

[AFB]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
The filters are for the phone.

Why should thet affect the DSL?

:sun:

Evidently, some of the Verizon DSL tech have heard of problems with being able to keep a connection without filters. I have no idea if that is true, but that is what they told me.

 

[Almighty1]

Well, a Splitter at the Main Point of Entry/telco Demarc box would be better than the filter.