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Re: [Sheflug] ADSL modems



On Thu, 2003-05-01 at 11:42, Gary Stimson wrote:
> At 17:10 29/04/03 +0100, you wrote:
> >Can I assume that adsl modems/routers are vunerable to being damaged/fried
> >just as easily as standard modems, by lightening, if left plugged into the
> >phone line.
> >         If this is the case, anybody know if there is any protection 
> > available, so
> 
> Some of those surge protected 4-bar mains sockets have an in and out for 
> telephony equipment. They might have UK phone sockets rather than the 
> american style used by the ADSL equipmenet, but a pair of standard modem 
> leads would probably link everything up OK. Bardwell Electronics on London 
> Road or Maplin probably have what you want.
> 

I'm not convinced if they will be suitable, it's possible that they are
designed solely for analogue equipment. A quick google search lead me to
http://www.videkonline.co.uk/SubSections.asp?sectionID=107 where there
are different products for ADSL and Analogue.

I have no real experience here, just vague wanderings through theory.


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Regards,
Adam Allen.

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