The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a method of simplifying
filtering with respect to a band plan. The method includes selecting a
reflection point relative to the band plan and designating subchannels as
unusable within a filterable separation of the reflection point that
would otherwise introduce an asymmetry within the filterable separation.
The present invention also provides a filtering simplifier for use with a
DSL system having a band plan. The filtering simplifier includes a
reflection point selector configured to select a reflection point
relative to the band plan. The filtering simplifier also includes a
subchannel designator coupled to the reflection point selector and
configured to designate subchannels as unusable within a filterable
separation of the reflection point that would otherwise introduce an
asymmetry within the filterable separation.