What is the structure of a DSL connection? How does it work?
DSL is a continuous piece of copper wire that connects you to the nearest capable phone company “central office” (CO). At the CO, specialized equipment called DSLAMs (DSL Aggregation Modules) economically combines traffic to be delivered to your ISP via frame relay or ATM. The ISP maintains Internet backbone connections to support your online activities. DSL operates over the same copper wire that delivers your telephone service, using different frequencies. You can use the fax or phone at the same time as your DSL line connects you to the Internet. More detailed descriptions and technical details can be found at: www.dslreports.
