Phone socket not working....

willing2learn_3

Hi everyone

It's not really a money saving issue more of a technical one - I live in a rented flat. One phone line socket works - but another one in the bedroom doesn't.

I want to move my computer, etc, to the bedroom while the heatwave is on as it's always cool in there. So wondering does anyone know why a phone socket wouldn't work? It was all boarded up too - i've unscrewed everything but nothing works when the phone is plugged into it.

I'm going to phone up my phone company of course, but just thought i'd mention here as someone might know why this is.

Thanks

Cycrow

It really depends what the socket it, if its just an extension to your existing line, or if its a seperate line that had been installed at some point.

if its an extension, then its likly not connected up to the main socket. If it was a seperate line, then its most likly been disconnected.

A better idea might be to try and run a network cable from the router to the bedroom to plug the pc into

Retrogamer

I doubt your phone provider will be able to help. Anything deemed beyond the main / master socket is deemed the customer's own property so they usually charge for repairs. You'd be better with a WiFi adaptor for the PC, or a really long ethernet cable, as even if you do get it working there it might not degrade the broadband connection's performance.

willing2learn_3

Retrogamer wrote: »

You'd be better with a WiFi adaptor for the PC, or a really long ethernet cable, as even if you do get it working there it might not degrade the broadband connection's performance.

Why did't I think of the long ethernet cable? don't answer that! lol!

I have a laptop to take to the bedroom but i'm just wanting to limit the time spent using wifi. I know it's debateable but just thinking there might be health benefits to not using wifi as much as i use the computer.

Thanks!!

willing2learn_3

Cycrow wrote: »

It really depends what the socket it, if its just an extension to your existing line, or if its a seperate line that had been installed at some point.

if its an extension, then its likly not connected up to the main socket. If it was a seperate line, then its most likly been disconnected.

A better idea might be to try and run a network cable from the router to the bedroom to plug the pc into

Yep - thanks for that. Just wondering why I didn't think of that, lol!!

Okay - having thought about it.....being really daft.....is that something i'd have to get from the phone company or can you buy universal ones somewhere - sorry for daft question

Gordon_Hose

Depending on your budget you could consider power line adaptors.

I have these, you can get cheaper ones depending on budget: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-PA451KIT-Powerline-Adapter-Through/dp/B00D8BGLMY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1374588045&sr=8-8&keywords=tp+link+powerline+adapter

Just prevents the need to run cables everywhere.

Neil49

Another option would be to use a Homeplug which routes your data signal through the mains.

This would be a lot cheaper than getting your phone provider in (who would charge you a small fortune), however, if you are only using it while we have the warm weather then even a Homeplug would seem excessive in financial terms.

You can get ethernet cable from a range of places including Argos (and you can always take it back for a refund if it doesn't work). Don't approach your phone company as you will get charged over the odds for everything.

Other places to try are Maplins, and probably places like Homebase and B&Q.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/ETHERNET+CABLE.htm

macman

It's not working either because:
a) the two necessary wires are not connected at one end or the other (master socket or extension socket)
b) the cable is damaged somewhere along it's run.

Er, that's it. Very simply remedied.
PS: your phone company will be happy to do it via BT OR for a minimum charge of £130. So you may well prefer to DIY.

closed

If wifi was dangerous, you won't be alone, half the planet uses it, so those radio waves (and many others) will be floating around and through your head regardless. Reduces the usefulness of a laptop if you don't take advantage of the wifi.