Morning, guys.
I am getting a new internet provider tomorrow. I am looking to maybe have the router further away from the socket this time in order to improve my signal to the rest of the flat by making it more central.
As such I will be needing to get a longer cable from the router to the socket than the short one provided. Is there anything specific I need to look for (router dependant), or are they all bog standard which do their particular job as good as each other and I simply need to worry about the length?
Thanks for any and all input.
I suppose I should state it's going to be connected to a G.fast socket, in case it's relevant.
I am getting a new internet provider tomorrow. I am looking to maybe have the router further away from the socket this time in order to improve my signal to the rest of the flat by making it more central.
As such I will be needing to get a longer cable from the router to the socket than the short one provided. Is there anything specific I need to look for (router dependant), or are they all bog standard which do their particular job as good as each other and I simply need to worry about the length?
Thanks for any and all input.
I suppose I should state it's going to be connected to a G.fast socket, in case it's relevant.
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sorted byIf its the standard Rj11 cable the below will suffice.
5M 5 Metre Long ADSL Internet Broadband DSL RJ11 to RJ11 Cable Lead - Black : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
It's relevant if you're actually using G.Fast. G.Fast HATES Long cables. If you're already distant enough from the cabinet to have a drop in maximum speed, even adding a few extra metres of internal cable will make a measurable difference to the top speeds you can get on your connection.
If WiFi signal is the concern I would personally be getting a nice short cable, connecting the router as close as possible to the socket, and installing a mesh system instead.
If you are using a separate modem and router than you will be able to move your router anywhere you like by just replacing the ethernet cable with a longer one as stated above from the modem to the router..
The modem is usually stuck on the wall next to where your network comes in, next to the BT box.
Something like the below would do, you can get flat network cables as well which can be tidier if moving to the other side of the room.
rhinocables CAT5e High-Speed Ethernet Patch Network Cable for LAN — Snagless Cable with RJ45 Connector Lead — Ideal for Internet, Router, Modem, Smart TV, PC & Laptop (5m, Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
if its a router / modem built in and its an RJ11 straight to a faceplate on the wall it may slow down your network by extending the cable as i believe it depends how far you are from the BT cab outside.
You could test this by getting a cheap cable then do some speed tests or you could just invest in some home plugs or mesh/Wi-Fi extenders.
It's a Sky Broadband Hub. Like this:
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Not sure if it's a modem or a router now!
My current router lives about 2 feet away from the (currently 5C, soon-to-be G.fast) socket. I am happy to leave the new one there. However, it's right by some massive windows I have at the front of my flat so not sure if I lose some signal this way. I suppose I could see if the engineer can/is able to move the socket elsewhere? Or would this move the signal further away from the exchange and therefore potentially weaken the signal as well?
I will be getting G.fast, yes.
If he cant he will let you know exactly what you need to place the router in a better location or what kit is best to improve your wifi if it needs it.
Thanks for all the input yesterday. Had the installation today and it was a doddle - all done by 9am. Apparently my flat is 60 yards from the cabinet so no issues are expected with the G.fast. Getting 150mbps in my living room (max was supposed to be 144 I think) and 90-ish in the bedroom where I've had problems in the past (that's what she said). Hopefully this remains the case!
Thanks again