Extending a Broadband cable

plumb1_2

Hi all.
I have(my friend) Virgin internet installed in my front room, and would like to move it into another room.
Basicly i have Virgin/Telewest box on the wall with a cable going to my modem(motorola)3mtr long, it just looks like a coax cable to me.

What i need is a longer cable 15mtr long with 2 connectors, where will i get these from, and what are the correct names for the parts i need?

Will try and post some pics if it can, when boxing in removed.

M4RKM

the easiest thing to do, is to leave the modem where it is, and just extend the ethernet cable that you have..

plumb1_2

Thanks, but it is not an option, as the modem will be behind( not accessable) some wall units after the room is refitted.

M4RKM

it probably is coax cable, B&Q is the best bet, but you definately need to test it..

thing with ethernet, it will work at lengths up to 90m no probs, as this is cable broadband, it might not work after a certain length!

M

neilwoods

Use a decent Satellite F Connector Plug to Plug, either from Maplin, B&Q

Inactive

Indeed, a couple of " f " connecters with a length of good quality satellite cable will do the trick, you can buy made up lengths on ebay.

BexTech

Yeah, you need some satellite grade co-ax and f connectors.