An activation method for an adaptive equalization in a data transceiver having at least one adaptive filter for adaptive equalization of received sample signals, includes pre-loading a fixed set of coefficients on the at least one adaptive filter in initial activation of the data transceiver. The pre-loaded adaptive filter is allowed to adapt immediately after the activation of the data transceiver. Alternatively, the pre-loaded adaptive filter is allowed to adapt after the activation of the data transceiver and a period of time thereafter. The received timing and/or signals are recovered.