Re: DSC 1555 vs DSL

["thesatguy" <thesatguy1@xxxxxxx>]

If you let SBC come out and install your adsl service they often replace the
existing protector with a new version that has a filtered output.  Then they
run a line from the unfiltered port to the location where they install a new
jack for the adsl modem.  Since they charge $200. you should darn sure get
the new protector and in that case you never know the sub has adsl.

On the self-install option they send the bag of filters and tell you to plug
each phone into one but not use one on the modem.  Until recently they did
not mention security systems but now a small notice is enclosed in the bag
of filters warning that you security system 'may' be affected if you make
any changes to the telephone wiring.  They also mention that if you have a
security system installed by SBC you won't have any difficulty.

"R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:lTkXf.3240$m35.264938@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Mike, it has been my experience that DSC panels generally require the ADSL
> filter (yes....the one you nor I can spell correctly) right from the "get
> go". You can be lucky and find some that initially will communicate, but I
> wouldn't count on it working long term once the board components start to
> age (that's my assumption; something happens over time that messes up it's
> ability to dial properly...). Insist on putting the filter in right up
> front, even if you only charge the cost of the damn thing.
>
> My experience with Paradox has been the complete opposite; they never seem
> to need the filter to communicate properly; however, still a good idea to
> install one so as not to interupt those overnight music downloads....(yaa,
> bit torrent....)
>
> You just have to explain why the thing is needed, and if you do, I have
> yet to have anyone refuse to have it installed....
>
> RHC
>
> "mikey" <loismustdie@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:442dd18f$0$23562$6d36acad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>I visited a client today on an unrelated matter and was surprised to see
>>DSL
>> filtres on the phones. Sure enough, she has high speed. The 1555 has been
>> faithfully calling in daily and has never missed a beat. I installed the
>> Exce... whatever (why do they make it so hard to remember the name?)
>> filtre
>> anyways but the thing is 30 bucks. It's kinda difficult to ask the
>> customer
>> to pay for it when they don't see why it's needed. I guess not clobbering
>> her overnight downloads from that wrestling site make it justifiable but
>> it's still a bit of a hard sell.
>>
>>
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