Connecting to the Internet: Determining the DSL Line Type
Overview
You would like to use the FRITZ!Box on your DSL or VDSL line. So that
you can connect the FRITZ!Box correctly, you must know whether you
have an IP-based line or a landline.
Types of DSL Connections
There are two kinds of DSL connections, which use different technolo
gies for telephony. The two kinds of connections are the IP-based DSL
connection and the DSL connection with a landline:
Line Type
Other Expressions
Used Frequently
Technology for
Tele
phony
IP-based DSL line
•
All-IP connection
•
NGN line
•
Splitterless con
nection
•
Direct access
•
Unbundled con
nection
You make telephone
calls via the Internet.
The Internet protocol
(“IP” for short) is used
for both telephone and
data connections.
DSL line with landline DSL or VDSL line with
a classic telephone
line
You make telephone
calls via the landline.
The landline is an ana
log telephone line or
an ISDN line.
You can also make
telephone calls via the
Internet.
Connecting
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FRITZ!Box 7590
