> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Mark Mitchell > > > My DSL modem is supposed to be arriving in the next day or > two (goodbye > roadrunner, hello iphouse!) and I really doubt the existing > phone lines are > modern enough to handle DSL. The house is nearly 100 years > old and the phone > lines are cloth-wrapped. > > So, could any of you kind folks point me to an FM for me to R > so I can get DSL > running ASAP on at least one jack? I only _need_ 3 > extensions (1 computer, 2 > phone) wired. > > Also, please be aware that I am not a networking geek. > > Any help appreciated. > > Mark You can split the DSL off the phone lines as the line enters the house and keep the lines running plain old phone signals. That means the DSL modem connects first, then the "DSL filter" connects the rest of the house. Thus, you could locate the DSL modem where the line first enters, and run CAT5 to wherever your router wants to be. OR.. Put the DSL modem and a wireless router at the entry location and use wireless for computers in the house and skip running the CAT5. The old wires may be good enough for DSL, however. The spec hasn't changed from the nominal of twisted pair at 600 ohms characteristic impedance. Note that you can get by without re-wiring, so try it first and then decide. Chuck