3.9 Why do I need a filter on every device?
ADSL services operate on a higher noise frequency in comparison to devices such as telephones, fax machines, Dial up modems, EFTPOS machines and back to base security systems. A C-10 central filter is needed to filter out this high frequency noise. Without the filter, these devices are basically unusable because of the amount of noise being transmitted. Not having a filter on each device will also cause no connection or intermittent ADSL Internet connection.
One C-10 Central Filter for a standard telephone handset comes with every modem/router supplied by Aconnect. A central filter will be required for every cordless telephone handset and for every fax machine on the same phone line as the ADSL service.
A central splitter must be installed on the service phone line, if you have:
(a) A monitored 'back to base' security system, which operates via the same phone line as the broadband service.
(b) More than 3 telephony devices connected to your broadband phone line.
(c) A mode 3 phone socket connected to your broadband phone line.
Installation of any required central splitter hardware is at the customer’s own expense. The customer should contact an Austel approved technician or Telstra to install the central splitter. For further information contact Aconnect Sales (contact details are available online at http://www.aconnect.com.au).