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Extension to modem

rbbrown2448 — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:38:09 GMT

My name is Roger and it's my first time posting. I wonder if anyone can help.

I want to run a new cable from my master bt socket box to another one in a separate room and then connect to a nearby modem. Is this possible and if so what would be the best way . I appreciate any advice

Regards Roger

Re: Extension to modem

Devon_Dave — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:32:42 GMT

The extension cable would not be a problem. Is this a shift of you existing modem or are wanting to add another?

Re: Extension to modem

rbbrown2448 — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:38:16 GMT

Thanks for your response. Its not another just moving the existing to another location

Roger

Re: Extension to modem

rbbrown2448 — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:40:46 GMT

I'm just not too sure about the wiring at the master and slave socket

Roger

Re: Extension to modem

VeteranISPUser — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:37:15 GMT

Hi @rbbrown2448 Instructions are normally included with extension kits or search YouTube or Google.

Re: Extension to modem

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 07:44:19 GMT

If you have a filtered master socket then you need to connect the extension wiring to the data terminals in the master. If you don't need a phone in the new location you could just run a long RJ11 cable & plug that straight into the router.

https://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/helpandsupport/how-toguides/howtoguides/downloads/NTE5C_Instructions_CP.pdf

Re: Extension to modem

rbbrown2448 — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:25:14 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I intend to route the cable through the roof space to an external wall through the wall to a wall socket. Then a short rj11 cable to the modem. Will that be ok

Regards Roger

Re: Extension to modem

Crimliar — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:37:03 GMT

If this is an xDSL modem to router connection, then you'll normally be better off leaving the modem near the master socket and using a long ethernet cable. I'm a big fan of flat ethernet cables where suitable, they're easy to hide and reliable!

Re: Extension to modem

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:44:25 GMT

@rbbrown2448

That would be fine as would @Crimliar's suggestion. But before doing either, it may be worth trying a pair of powerline adapters to extend ethernet across the mains. Just buy from somewhere with an easy returns policy if they don't work out, but if they do it will save all that faff.

Again assuming you don't need a wired phone in there.

Re: Extension to modem

licquorice — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:33:15 GMT

I rather suspect the OP is using the term 'modem' rather loosely and probably does in fact mean BT hub or other modem/router. In which case neither Ethernet solutions will work.

Re: Extension to modem

rbbrown2448 — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:16:03 GMT

Thanks again to everyone. Apologies it is in fact a modem/ router supplied originally by Post office. The Ethernet cable is a possibility. The only issue is that I have three Ethernet cables from the router to various close by devices at the moment . I have a sender which extends the signal to the back of the house but with limited Ethernet ports.

Re: Extension to modem

Keith_Beddoe — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:50:09 GMT

@rbbrown2448

So are you actually a BT Broadband customer?

Re: Extension to modem

rbbrown2448 — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:56:20 GMT

No supplied by Post office. Taken over by Shell now talk talk 😂

Re: Extension to modem

Keith_Beddoe — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:16:39 GMT

@rbbrown2448

Then you need to ask on the Talk Talk user forum, as this is a BT Customer Forum.

https://community.talktalk.co.uk/

Someone there should be able to help with the connection arrangements for their router.

Re: Extension to modem

licquorice — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:24:10 GMT

It will be exactly the same as for BT