Testing Master Splitter ?

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rd400f

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#29984 25-Jan-2009 14:49

Hi
Yesterday I installed my own Master Splitter.

BUT !!! Something has gone wrong. I connected the filters orange/white to the incoming pair and also connected my ADSL Cat5e's orange/white to that pair. Then I connected the filters blue/white to the blue/white in the cat5e.
When I test the other end of the cat5e blue/white I dont get a dial tone.
But I do get a dial tone at the orange/white.
Now I can understand why there is a dial tone at the orange/white....it is now basicaly a line connected striaght thru to the outside line.
But why cant I get anything on the blue/white pair ? they should be a connection to the outside line via the filter so there should
be a dial tone there ....true ?

Is there anyway that filter might be a dud ? If I remove it nd do some tests what should I see ? Should there be continuety between the two white wires at either end of the filter ? Same whit continuity between the blue and orange filter wires ?
Lastly where can I get a FAQ on how to post up a pic on thgis forum...so I can show how I wired the filter.

Thanks
Richard

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#192004 25-Jan-2009 18:55

I dont know what you have done wrong, but you should get dail tone on either the input and output of the filter, if not on the former then sounds like you have not made a good connection. Could be you have got a dud filter, however these are tested before shipping so not so likely.

Picture would be good, also if you have used scotchlocks then you need to observe how you use them, to get a good connection you need to ensure they engage correctly

Cyril

rd400f

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#192007 25-Jan-2009 19:08

Hi
Thanks for your reply.
It looks like I will have to cut the filter off and restart. First by checking that there is continuity from one side of the filter to the other.
Then I will have to reconnect eveything and test for the dial tone again.
It is a pity that there is no way to check the state of the scotchlock connections with a multi meter.
What should I look for when using the scotchlocks ? Do you have a link to a site that can piont out the standard problems ?
Thanks
Richard

rd400f

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#192106 26-Jan-2009 12:21

Hi
Just a note to let you know that I found the problem. A bad connection inside one of the scotchlocks.
You could not see anything wrong but there was no continuity between the wires so I crimped it down a bit
more and now I have a dial tone on both the ADSL pair and the phone pair.
Thanks for your help.
One last question...what is the word on soldering rather than using scotchlocks ? good or bad ?
Thanks
Richard

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#192124 26-Jan-2009 13:48

A good solder job in theory would be better than some form of crimp together; however, you would also need to still seal the joint in some kind of silicon cap to keep any moisture out. Also the difference would probably be very marginal, as this would only be one of many joints between the dslam and your router.

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