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  • System
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    In theory that would work, but using long phone cables can affect the speed and stability of the connection
    There is probably a lot less loss (if any at all) in one of those in 10-15 feet than there is in the 100 yards of the 4 wire drop cable that BT use

    The killer is normally crappy connections on in home extensions rather than the cable itself
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  • No, because it would mean plugging an extension lead into another extension lead.
    Is there anything wrong with that as long as the total load on all the leads and electrical socket is still under the maximum rating?

    I know people say don't daisy chain extension cables, but how is that actually different from having one cable with a longer lead?
  • Cycrow wrote: »
    In theory that would work, but using long phone cables can affect the speed and stability of the connection, which is why its recommended to have the router close to the socket.

    5m shouldn't make too much difference thou, especially on fibre.
    just make sure the cable is of good quality




    is that nugget of info actually quoted by BT , or just spouted by indian call centres ?
  • is that nugget of info actually quoted by BT , or just spouted by indian call centres ?

    BT suggest that they themselves fit any extension to the modem or hub. The main issue is noise pickup rather than attenuation. I doubt that 5m would cause any problems. That said I replaced the 1.5m or 2m lead that came with my Openreach modem with a 0.5m one but that was mostly for tidiness.
    Wiring: Unlike a standard broadband Hub, we can't plug the Hub into a phone extension socket - it needs to connect directly to your phone master socket. This is because standard home phone wiring (between sockets) can't carry the higher data speeds of fibe-based broadband.
    You might have your old Hub plugged into a phone extension socket, perhaps in your study. You may want to think about putting your new Hub close to your phone master socket, so you don't have cables running around the house. But then you'll have to move your computer near to your Hub too. For convenience you can connect using wireless, but a wired connection is going to give you significantly faster speeds. If you do need to connect using wireless, then we recommend you connect using the latest 'n' or 'ac' wireless standard.
    Please see: Why is a wired connection better than wireless for fibre-based broadband?
    So you now need to think about how a Data Extension Kit cable (max 30 metres long) can run from your master socket to your new Hub. The engineer will install the cable and talk to you about the route of the new cable. They'll tack it neatly to the top of skirting boards and run it around door frames, but they're not allowed to run it under carpets.
    http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13736/~/preparing-for-an-engineer-installation-of-bt-infinity
  • System
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    What they mean by
    Wiring: Unlike a standard broadband Hub, we can't plug the Hub into a phone extension socket - it needs to connect directly to your phone master socket. This is because standard home phone wiring (between sockets) can't carry the higher data speeds of fibe-based broadband.
    is that they have no control over the quality and standard of the wiring but are quite willing to install one of their Data Extension KIts, which probably uses the same cable, for you.
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  • and its not data , as such until its been thru the modem
  • System
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    and its not data , as such until its been thru the modem
    but its easier to say than 'tones within a 17MHz bandwith'
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