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13-01-2008, 15:48

Was'nt sure which forum to post this as it's about networking and internet services so had to choose one - feel free to move it if you think it's in the wrong forum!

Right - Correct me if I'm wrong but adding a long RJ11 - RJ11 cable to connect a ADSL modem to a BT socket is not a good idea right?

I'm talking 15m or so - or would that not make any difference in the grand scheme of things where your telephone line has been run for a mile plus from the exchange, so an extra 15m won't really make any difference would it?

Or would it be a good idea to put the ADSL modem / router as close to the incoming BT connection as possible and then run Ethernet cable as that can go 100m without a repeater or whatever.

Opinions please!

13-01-2008, 15:48	#1
LSainsbury Guest Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire Services: TV: Sky HD, Landline: BT, Mobile: Orange, Internet: Quite Slow! Posts: n/a	Cable Length Was'nt sure which forum to post this as it's about networking and internet services so had to choose one - feel free to move it if you think it's in the wrong forum! Right - Correct me if I'm wrong but adding a long RJ11 - RJ11 cable to connect a ADSL modem to a BT socket is not a good idea right? I'm talking 15m or so - or would that not make any difference in the grand scheme of things where your telephone line has been run for a mile plus from the exchange, so an extra 15m won't really make any difference would it? Or would it be a good idea to put the ADSL modem / router as close to the incoming BT connection as possible and then run Ethernet cable as that can go 100m without a repeater or whatever. Opinions please!