DSL comes in many versions and is gathering interest among network administrators because it can turn existing twisted-pair telephone wire into a high-speed WAN for communications up to 55 Mbps (downstream).

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DSL can indeed turn existing twisted-pair telephone wire into a high-speed WAN for communications up to 55 Mbps downstream. However, the specific version of DSL and the achievable speed will depend on various factors such as distance from the provider's central office and the quality of the copper wires.

DSL Comes in Many Versions and Is Gathering Interest Among