FYI, this is not always the case. I was supplied with two basic types of filters (internal PCI DSL modem from BellSouth, and I know Verizon does the same). The filters that go before OTHER devices (like telephones, fax machines, answering machines, anything other than the modem that uses a phone line), plus a 'micro filter' that MUST be placed ON the data line before the DSL modem. -Clint
God Bless Us All & Warmest Holiday Wishes to Everyone Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com http://ComputerHardware-ConsumerElectronics.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Gibbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ralph, DO NOT install a filter on the Data Cable that you connect to your DSL modem. I use a splitter "Y" at the wall plug to separate the Phones and Modem. The DSL line filter is to be installed ONLY on the line going to each phone, fax, etc. These are the instructions for my WESTELL SBC modem. HTH, Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 2:58 PM Subject: Re: PCWorks: Re: DSL Peter, I am more than a little surprised that installing the filters/buffers would cause damage to the computer. Since the package I have ordered from Earthlink, to install DSL on my system, includes several filters to use on the line, I am very interested in knowing why they would cause damage. I would think they would be for filtering out noise from the line before getting to the DSL modem. It looks like it will take several weeks before I get the package. Ralph Peter Kaulback wrote: > > At 12:50 PM 12/8/2001 -0600, you wrote: > >I received my DSL package yesterday. I started connecting everything just > >as the > >manual said...I installed the CD ..everything went fine until I re-started my > >computer...when it started booting up I received this error: explorer has > >cause an > >error in (unknown). My small amount of research stated this had something > >to do with > >the control panel. I am using Windows ME...I did have to go into the > >control panel to > >adjust the TCP/IP. The tech that was walking me through this stated that > >my computer > >was crashing and I need to get hold of HP. > > > >Can anyone help this damsel in distress? > > > >Thanks for your help. > > > >Dee > >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Did you happen to install the buffers/filters on the line before connecting > your computer? This sometimes can cause damage to the system. > > Peter Kaulback ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
