ADSL line filters

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wmoore

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#20280 19-Mar-2008 05:18

Has anyone rated different brands of filters that are available in NZ. Because I am sure not all filters are created equal.
Maybe if people knew what was a excellent filter compared to a poor one, then it might help with broadband problems.

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#117475 19-Mar-2008 09:38

Yea, I've had trouble with D-Link filters, so usally use Dynalink filters.

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#117482 19-Mar-2008 10:53

Do yourself a favour and get a central filter MM3200B fitted.

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#118672 25-Mar-2008 23:47

The central splitters are not foolproof either and cost a fortune to install. If you have a master jack or some kind of accessible wiring panel then put a normal filter onto all jacks except the ADSL one. If it causes problems you can easily swap it with a good one, or test it to find if its ok. I'm sure they all have similar components inside. There are only 2 types of adsl filters: POTS and ISDN — very standard stuff and all can break if you are unlucky. Should have a 1 year warantee?

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#118731 26-Mar-2008 11:40

The certified Telecom central filter MM3200B has more poles than most if not all micro filters, it is also constructed of larger capacity inductors that are designed to maintain performance with full line current running through them.

They can be purchased online for around $55 and can be installed by a capable home owner at the first phone jack but not in the demarc (obviously). The advantage of using a single filter from the first phone socket (or preferable the demarc) is that you can isolate all the pots wiring and any stubs (result or star wiring) that exist within the home from effecting the DSL performance.

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