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Microfilters
02-08-2007 2:04 PM
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I already have five devices attached to my telephone line
Box 1: -Main telephone
-SKY TV
Box 2:(Fixed extension in another room)
-Telephone
-Wireless telephone system
-PC modem
I have been advised by PlusNet that I need one microfilter for each device.
This means I need five microfilters!
In my ignorance I think I only need a microfilter for my PC socket (Box2), splitting the socket lines into two, one (ADSL) for the PC and another for my telephone systems.
Perhaps I also need another for Box 1 so that my two telephone lines there can be split of from any ADSL line.
This makes a total of two filters, not FIVE!
I only have one incoming telephone line. The master socket is Box 1.
Both Box 1 & Box 2 have double sockets, one of which has a further 3way adaptor. It all works OK at the moment...
How many filters do I actually need?
Help!
Re: Microfilters
02-08-2007 2:07 PM
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Re: Microfilters
02-08-2007 2:09 PM
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Re: Microfilters
02-08-2007 2:56 PM
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So, if I've understood it correctly, I need one filter for box 2, which splits the ADSL line from my standard telephone line.
I can then put a two-way adapter in the 'telephone socket' side of the filter, and connect my two telephones there.
The ADSL socket is for my PC/modem
For Box 1, I need a filter so that I have a filtered socket into which I can put another 2-way adapter, one for my telephone and one for the SKY TV telephone connection.
Does that seem correct?
Re: Microfilters
02-08-2007 2:57 PM
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Re: Microfilters
02-08-2007 2:58 PM
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The other alternative is to fit a filtered faceplate to your BT master socket. This will essentially filter all of the extension wiring in your house, but does require you to plug your router/modem into the secondary socket provided by the faceplate (and therefore needs to be near the master socket)
Barry
Re: Microfilters
02-08-2007 3:05 PM
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I think I'm on the right track.
When I get connected (8 days?) I'll let you know if it works (or not!)
I'll probably go for the non-facing plate method, because my PC is not near my master socket.
Thanks again.
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02-08-2007 3:07 PM
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Re: Microfilters
04-08-2007 11:29 AM
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Quote from: zubel Yes, that seems absolutely spot on.
The other alternative is to fit a filtered faceplate to your BT master socket. This will essentially filter all of the extension wiring in your house, but does require you to plug your router/modem into the secondary socket provided by the faceplate (and therefore needs to be near the master socket)
Barry
I use the faceplate (about £13) and it definitely cleaned up my wiring and filters ALL extensions!
Easy to fit - but You need the latest BT master socket to actually do it. The older, simple square,one piece, ones can't have faceplates fitted - but you can have the box changed!
I believe that you can also extend the unfiltered ADSL bit by also fitting another faceplate (or new box) to the outlet socket nearest the computer.
Have a look at the ADSLnation site for instructions - but it really IS easy to do.
CHECK how many wires are inside your extension cable first. If I remember correctly SOME older cables may not have enough.
Re: Microfilters
08-08-2007 10:57 AM
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My Voyager came yesterday. And so did an email advising that my line was activated.
I followed the instructions. It worked! Fantastic!
The filters both work ok. My BT phones work as usual, and the broadband line happily works alongside.
I also received some holiday snaps from a friend (24 photos. Massive!) In the past I had to go have a cup of tea or go out for a walk while everything downloaded!
But they all downloaded in a few seconds! Unbelievable!
Regards
Re: Microfilters
08-08-2007 10:58 AM
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