Up to 8Mbps Speed
This modem features  a DMT full  rate for downstream line of  up to 8Mbps  and uptream line of up to 640Kbps.   G.lite rate for  downstream line is  up to 1.5Mbps and uptream line is  up to 512Kbps,  high enough for most  Internet applications today.  G.lite support eliminates the need to install  a splitter at  the residence.  The modem auto-senses the installed line and auto-negotiates between the full rate and G.lite.

Uses Existing Telephone Line
The ADSL modem operates on the existing installed twisted-pair copper telephone wire and does  not require new transmission media such as  fiber optic cable.  ADSL enables  high-speed multimedia
services, Internet access  and video conferencing for everyone using a standard, copper phone line.

No More Busy Signals
ADSL is always  on once it  is installed.  There is no need to dial  up to establish a connection to an ISP or  to an office LAN.

No Shared Bandwidth
Unlike traditional or  cable modems, ADSL does not use cross-user shared bandwidth, a phenomenon that has a significant  detrimental effect  on the connection speed as  more users get  on-line.  With
ADSL, the entire bandwidth is dedicated to a single connection.

Maximum Utilization of Resources
Regular telephone services  use a minimal  portion of the actual  capacity of the telephone lines, while ADSL uses the remaining bandwidth for  high-speed data transfer .  This utilization is accomplished by setting different frequency channels for different functions, so that voice communication happens at  the lower end of the frequency spectrum, while data transmission takes  place at a higher frequency.

Increased Productivity
ADSL enables simultaneous  use of voice and data transmission.  It also lets users download lengthly documents and graphical  files quickly. 

Ethernet Interface
This modem provides  a fast 10Mbps  interface with the host PC through a 10BASE-T Ethernet interface.  Many PCs  today come with an Ethernet network adapter.   The modem connects  to this adapter through a provided twisted-pair copper  wire LAN cable with RJ-45 phone-like jacks.