dsl direct running direct line to modem

[jcmuse]

i just ordered at&t dsl direct. I don't have a home telephone #, and i want to run a new wire to the modem so i can avoid the internal wiring of the house. I opened the nid, and i see 2 jacks from 2 old telephone lines we had. if i unplug the wire from the test jack, i see some clear glue/adhesive stuff in there. I'm not sure if that's on purpose or what, but i hope it doesn't interfere with the line.

Anyway, besides that, can i just run a telephone cord from the test jack directly to my bedroom. It isn't very far since i'm on that side of the house. I want to avoid using the thing where all the loose wires terminate to. It looks rusted out.

I shouldn't need any filters in that setup, correct?

 

[xphil3]

at&t DSL direct seems to be a dry line service, so no.. you do not need to filter the line.