What computer hardware is needed?
You will need – A DSL modem or router. These devices connect your pc or network to the DSL line and from there to the Internet. A DSL modem is used when you need only one connection. A DSL router is used when you need to connect a network (more than one machine). DSL routers are multi-purpose devices and often provide multiple wired ports, wireless access, and firewall protection. – An Ethernet interface in the pc. Each pc needing to connect will need an Ethernet interface appropriate for the DSL modem or router used. – A DSL line filter on every phone jack. Because DSL service uses your existing phone line, there will be interference between DSL and voice/fax services. To remove the interference, DSL filters need to be installed on all phone jacks using voice/fax service. DSL line filters are commonly, but not always, included with DSL modem and router kits. They are available in ‘inline’ and ‘splitter’ forms. An ‘inline’ filter has one outgoing jack for voice/fax; a ‘splitter’ has tw
