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Old 12-11-2020, 17:22   #1
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Extending cable of Router

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Would like to move my router about six feet as at the moment due to living in an old cottage with very thick walls, I cannot get a wifi signal in the conservatory, Have contacted VM , and they have sent me a wifi extender, but that does not fix the problem, having the router one end of the house and the conservatory the other
Was wondering if I knew what cable to buy, I could move the router into the hall and so in line of sight with the conservatory?

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Re: Extending cable of Router

You need satellite grade coaxial cable, with factory fitted f-type connectors on either end. Go on Amazon or somewhere similar and buy as near as possible the exact length you need to sit the VM modem where you want it, and run the cable back to the wall box.

Note that even this might not work, because altering cable length alters signal strength within your installation. If you shift the signal strength beyond tolerance you can compromise your service. VM will charge you for a call out if they have to come and fix signal levels because you’ve been doing DIY on your installation.

Personally I’d persist with the Wi-fi extender a bit first. Why isn’t it working? If your home construction makes Wi-fi signal distribution difficult, then one or more Wi-fi extenders is the logical solution. If you move the modem/router then you improve signal in one part of the house at the expense of somewhere else.
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Re: Extending cable of Router

Thanks, clutching at straws, just got an Amazon Fire-stick, want to watch the rugby this weekend, have had the wifi extenders for a year now, never really got much joy out of them so will re visit, and see if i messed up the first time

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Re: Extending cable of Router

look into powerline adaptors.

you can get wifi one IIRC
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