ADSL Overview

The Internet Gate includes an ADSL modem for Internet access.

The ADSL technology offers high-speed fixed Internet connections over existent twisted-pair telephone lines. No new wiring is necessary and the telephone line is kept open for ordinary voice calls.

ADSL uses two pieces of equipment, one is your ADSL modem, and one is a modem, or a so-called DSL Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) located at your Internet Service Provider. The DSLAM is the equipment that really allows ADSL to happen. A DSLAM takes connections from many customers and aggregates them onto a single, high-capacity connection to the Internet.

The Internet Gate ADSL modem is compatible with DSLAMs from all major suppliers currently available on the market.

On the ADSL Settings page you can configure the ADSL modem that is built-in into your Internet Gate. The default settings are appropriate for most users and should only be changed by advanced users with in depth knowledge .

The ADSL Status page shows the current status of your ADSL connection.
You can also see ADSL status on the front panel of the unit.

If you have problems with your ADSL connection take a look at the ADSL troubleshooting page.