A DSL splitter is similar to an ordinary DSL filter. DSL (digital subscriber line) is a kind of high speed internet technology that lets you connect to the net with a signal in the inaudible range of an ordinary telephone line. DSL filters are used to keep the computer signal and the telephone signal from mixing, however not all DSL filters are the same. A DSL splitter is similar to a DSL filter, only it splits the output of the phone line into voice and computer signal outputs instead of just filtering out the computer signal. For many people who find that their DSL filters are not up to the task, a DSL line splitter (DSL splitter filter) is the best way to make their DSL run at high speed. Without a DSL phone splitter, occasional interference between the computer signal and telephone signal can cause the internet connection to slow down and can make interference on the phone line.

Many DSL splitters that you will find are labeled things like 'DSL POTS splitter' or 'DSL POT splitter filter', etc. POTS in this case is an acronym for Plain Old Telephone System; it refers to an ordinary telephone line. To find info on a DSL POT splitter that will work for your ordinary telephone lines, you can search for phrases such as 'DSL pots splitter schematic', 'DSL nid pots splitter', etc. on a popular world wide web search tool such as Yahoo or Google. Tyco is one popular brand of DSL splitter, so look for reviews and info on the Tyco DSL splitter / Tyco DSL splitter filter online as well. For more general info about DSL splitters, search for phrases like 'DSL splitter external' and 'splitter DSL'.

If you have been having problems with your DSL connection, including occasional disconnects (unreliability), slow download speeds, or noise on your other lines in the office or home, first make sure that you have DSL filters installed in all of the problem areas. If you know that DSL filters have been installed, search for your DSL filters online to see if there are any complaints about reliability. Once you've exhausted other possibilities for the problem, you may want to try buying a DSL splitter and see if using a DSL splitter on the line solves your DSL problems. I wish you luck in finding out more about DSL splitters and getting the most out of your DSL connection!