How do i connect my router downstairs to my router upstairs

buckrogers

arciere wrote: »

Gigabit switches cost almost nothing nowadays, I would just buy one 5 or 8 port switch and then connect it to the router with one Cat5e cable. Having two routers is always troublesome, apart from having to switch off different services, like DHCP, some things may not work, like IGMP and multicast protocols (used for example for IPTV services)

is this the thing, i got this to connect all the cat5 cables downstairs, and i would just need 1 cat5 cable from new modem in hallway up to the upstairs and connect all the other cables to this box, would that work.?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SG105-5-Ports-Ethernet-Wall-Mounting/dp/B00A128S24

arciere

buckrogers wrote: »

is this the thing, i got this to connect all the cat5 cables downstairs, and i would just need 1 cat5 cable from new modem in hallway up to the upstairs and connect all the other cables to this box, would that work.?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SG105-5-Ports-Ethernet-Wall-Mounting/dp/B00A128S24

Yes, that works, no setup required, just connect the wires and you're done.

Just remember that if you buy a 5-port switch, you can only connect 4 devices because one port goes to the router.

techquest

buckrogers wrote: »

is this the thing, i got this to connect all the cat5 cables downstairs, and i would just need 1 cat5 cable from new modem in hallway up to the upstairs and connect all the other cables to this box, would that work.?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SG105-5-Ports-Ethernet-Wall-Mounting/dp/B00A128S24

Yes the 5 port TL-SG105 will certainly help you with your connections. 1 cat5 between it and the new router when it arrives should give you enough ports for all devices you mentioned.

As for the issue of loss on running the extension cable, then that is not so. There will be no loss as compared to a cat5 cable, it will be to short a run. In any event cat5 cabling has all kinds of rules governing its installation which help to prevent loss. In particular the bends you put in it. For the average installation, such as yours, you can generally ignore such rules.

You should certainly think about running the extension socket though because it gives you a bigger degree of options in sighting the new router when you get it. You will need to fit an ADSL line filter (plug in type) onto it, then run to the router from that. Normally your service provider supplies you with two of them, along with the cable to connect the router to the filter. The extension wiring itself (normally in a 4 wire cable) is simple, and you only use 2 of the 4 wires. If you need a diagram then let us know.

buckrogers

A big thank you to you all for your ideas and advice, as i have a more understanding now what i need to do once i get our broadband provided. techquest , a diagram would be much appreciated, thank you.

techquest

buchrogers, this should do you, but any problems or stuff you don't understand let us know.

IDC INSERTION PUNCH PUSH DOWN TOOL, BT TELEPHONE SOCKET, NETWORK RJ45, CAT 3 5 6 you can get them on ebay etc for a decent price.

buckrogers

Thank you for that :-)

techquest

This is what you need for the extension box. Which you can get on ebay and the likes. They can be surface or wall mounted, if you have the appropriate back box. Surface mount obviously easier.

2/3A + BACK BOX Single Telephone Socket Extension (secondary) BT Line Jack Unit -
ebay item # 162997086382
or
4/3A + BACK BOX Double Telephone Socket Extension (secondary) BT Line Jack Unit -
ebay item # 201262035266

IDC insertion punch down tool for BT telephone socket, RJ45 and CAT3,5 & 6 –
ebay item # 322510674295


The termination pins are the same as on the master socket, pins 2 & 5. Best to use the same colour wire terminated on pins at both sockets. Probably blue and white or blue and white/blue (striped) Don’t cut the wires short leave 150mm or so spare. Just coil the spare pair up in the back box’s either end.

buckrogers

Thanks for that much appreciated

ChrisK....._3

I just bought one of these jiggers

[URL="TP-Link TL-PA4010KIT Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, No Configuration Required, UK Plug https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BECPIMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-0gwCbHBBW6E3"]TP-Link TL-PA4010KIT Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, No Configuration Required, UK Plug https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BECPIMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-0gwCbHBBW6E3[/URL]

Just plug one in each router