OT: DSL/Modems

[Jim Asman]

--------------- Original Message ---------------
At 03:12P Sun Oct 24 2004, GCC Consulting wrote:

> FYI
> 
> One of my client's, has been doing dial-up EDI for over 4 years now. However 
a
> year ago, we added DSL service to that modem line.  Everything worked fine 
up
> until few weeks ago. The all of a sudden, she could not connect to GEIS and 
I
> had difficulty connecting with pcAnywhere.
> 
> What I discovered was that the phone line portion of the line has gotten
> "noisier" causing the modem to have problems connecting or staying 
connected.
> When I moved the modem to another modem line, the problem cleared up.
> 
> Actually the modem connected faster and the transmission speed was better.
> 
> Suggestion:  DON'T SHARE A DIAL-UP MODEM ON A DSL LINE.  This also means 
that
> FAX machines may have a problem.
> 
> The above is more of a warning for those who may install a DSL line at home 
or
> in a small office.

Richard,

Do they have the appropriate filter between the dialup modem and the line?


Jim 
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