DSL Install tomorrow - quick question

[musicman64]

Just got a call from the provider asking if I'd be home so they could install a "RJ45" jack into the wall in place of the normal one.

I've had cable for the last 6-7 years or so... The last DSL connection I had went:

standard phone line/plug>dsl modem>router>pc


I just don't understand the purpose of installing a new jack into the wall? Am I missing something?


Thanks

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: musicman64
Just got a call from the provider asking if I'd be home so they could install a "RJ45" jack into the wall in place of the normal one.

I've had cable for the last 6-7 years or so... The last DSL connection I had went:

standard phone line/plug>dsl modem>router>pc


I just don't understand the purpose of installing a new jack into the wall? Am I missing something?


Thanks

Odd. RJ45 is capable of handling analog (just uses 2 wires instead of the 4 or 8 it normally does), but it still doesn't make much sense.

Normally something like that would be a ghetto workaround, not the desired solution.

Anyone else know what might be up?

 

[Gillbot]

Is FIOS dropped in via RJ45?

 

[seepy83]

This is probably just your ISP's standard for new installations. If the wire running from the Pole to your house needs to be replaced anyway, then they might as well repace it with higher spec cable.

I disagree that this is a "ghetto workaround". Higher spec cable leaves room for expansion to additional services/capabilities in the future. This is a Good Thing :thumbsup:

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: musicman64

I just don't understand the purpose of installing a new jack into the wall? Am I missing something?


Thanks

How can we know, there are many DSL providers with different ways to provide their service.

Even with in the same ISP the service in New York might have different way of installing than in Texas.

Best thing ask them.

Or at least provide the ISP name and place of installation, in case someone has a similar service.

 

[Pghpooh]

My guess is the provider is going to install the filter in the N.I.D and run cat 5e from the N.I.D to the new jack.
When I had my DSL installed years ago I insisted that the DSL service be installed that way. I also insisted that the drop be replaced because the original drop was over 40 years old!! Cable had been replaced a few years ago and the drop moved from old to new. It is good for the convenience of not needing filters on every phone in the house and the filter in the N.I.D helped provide a better signal for the DSL to the modem. I never had problem with my DSL where neighbors who used filters on each phone would always be having problems.