extending the phone line for an extra router

kev_p

Hey guys new to the forum so bare with me

Im looking to extend my phone line from the master socket to a new slave socket to which a second router will be plugged into and was wondering which would be the best way i have cat 6 4 pair cable and as stated a slave socket i know to use conections 5(blue/white)
3(orange) 2(blue) but im unsure from there is cat6 the correct cable and would i need an extra adsl filter as i have heard if there is more than one there is speed issues

If some one could please put me onto the right path i would be much appreciated thanks

Quiet_Spark

A router on it's own will not work when plugged in to the phone line, and you can only have one modem connected to the same line at any one time.

Pincher

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Ethernet is 4 pairs. RJ-45 plugs at the ends.


All you have to do is run an Ethernet cable to the second location from the main router. It is possible to use a "router" as an extension Wi-Fi access point, but the configuration might be a little tricky.


Without lifting floorboards, flat Ethernet cables are easier to run.

Bigphil1474

You could get a couple of those plug in thingamys (powerline connectors?) that run the internet network through your houses mains supply. They do have issues, but you basically plug the cable from your modem downstairs into connector 1, then connect another cable from connector 2 in the other room to your device. Pair them, and bob's your uncle. Some people hate them, some think they are great.
From what I've read they can cause disruption on the airwaves, but suppose it depends where you live. Google something like 'connecting internet through electric network'. Means you don't have to run any cables around the house. You can get ones where you can plug through the device, so your modem would plug into the connector which would plug into the socket. Was going to try them myself but managed to sort my wi-fi network out so didn't need them.
I used to have 2 modems connected - 1 upstairs on the slave, and 1 downstairs on the master, but you can't have them both on at the same time. Only cos the old desktop was in the back bedroom and didn't work wirelessly. Worked ok, but not ideal.

StuC75

Your home phone line will only support one modem - so talk of filters and running standard phone wiring would be a waste.

What you need is to link the 2 rooms together using either Ethernet cable or Power Line Adaptors so that a Ethernet switch can be used in the other room - sharing the connection back to the main router.

Currys sell a TP-Link one for 6.99

personally I use a Netgear 8 port gigabit lan that cost about £30 - so that all future connections can go through that, which connects to the gigabit port on the BT Home Hub.. no setup or tweaking was needed with the netgear switch - just plug in and use..

DonnyDave

3M Cat6 UTP cable being sold on eBay here.

E.g. 10m for £8 inc delivery; 20m for £10.50 inc delivery; 50m for £18 inc delivery.