What is a DSLAM?
A DSLAM is an acronym for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Access multiplexer. It is the point in the network that serves as the interface between a number of subscriber premises and the carrier network. The DSLAM is a packet multiplexer that serves to multiplex the data and perhaps voice packets from multiple customers in order to transmit them over one or more high speed circuits. In Plateau’s case it used to send the voice packets to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and the data packets to the Internet. Plateau has many DSLAM’s through its network in order to serve a large percentage of ENMR Plateau’s customer base. 8. Why does the customer premise have to be within a certain distance limitation of the DSLAM? Because DSL is a high speed data service, the distance between the customer premise and the DSLAM affects the rate at which data can travel across the copper wires. The usual distance limitation is 18,000 feet from the Central Office, however due to advanced technology
