DSL Line Sharing - Good or bad??

[heathersue]

Hello all,

Lately a lot of my users have been requesting DSL lines, so Ive been converting POTS to DSL as necessary. Question I had was can a DSL line be shared so I dont have to have a POTS changed to DSL for every person who wants it?

If it can be shared, how is it done (splitter, switch,etc.)? Also, how many can share without degrading the line/signals? Anyone who can provide info on this? Thanks so much!!!

~heather

 

[tviman]

A single DSL line cannot be "shared" in the normal sense. You can, however, connect your DSL line to a hub or router and share the line that way. Usually your DSL provider will have a limit on the number of users per line. I have had as many as 8 PC's connected as one time with no noticable loss in performance.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!

 

[heathersue]

Thanks for your help, tviman!

~heather~