BlueDevil Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Hi all Does anyone know what difference it makes if your modem is not plugged into the main BT point in the house but connected to an alternative BT point elsewhere. In my case maybe ten metres away! Secondly, if the modem is connected to the main BT point, does a ten metre cable between that and the modem make a difference? Thanks in advance. Quote
KenB Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Hi, I don't think it makes too much of a difference at all. I did find this: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.adsl-filters.co.uk/microfilter1.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.adsl-filters.co.uk/tutorial.html&usg=__LO47cuv1nFqQb9VZ-KYaeRkWbUw=&h=405&w=632&sz=17&hl=en&start=17&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=zY_w62w13gKOUM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=137&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dconnecting%2Brouter%2Bto%2Ba%2Bbt%2Bextension%2Bsocket%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&ei=_azqTY_XE8Ge-waH1rHdDw It suggests that if you are using an extension socket solely for the router - you do not need a filter. I think 100m is suggested as the max between BT socket and the modem - so 10m should be fine. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
BlueDevil Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Thanks for the link...I'm aware of filtering etc. but wanted to ensure that where I have my modem is not effecting the internet speed considering that there are three networked PC's generally gaming at any one time in the house. Thinking on from that I use Sky and assume that their standard modem which they supply is 10/100 Mbps. Do you know if upgrading to a 10/100/1000 Mbps modem be better for speed on my network? Quote
KenB Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Hi, As I understand it - having a 1000Mb/s option is only of benefit on the LAN. ( i.e. transfering data on your Local network ). Your ISP provides you with the connection speed which is usually far less than the router can support. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
BlueDevil Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks very much for your help Ken......I suppose when a wireless network is as fast and reliable as ethernet then I'lll take a look at that unless someone knows any different! I'm constantly thinking how I could improve my network in terms of the best route for cables and hardware. Currently I have the modem on the 2nd storey of my house with two pc's connected there. From there a third cable runs externally to the ground floor into a 'switch' which third Pc is connected to. I also have an access point connected to the switch where an Xbox picks up a wireless connection to the network!! Hope this makes sense! Any ideas? Quote
KenB Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 I am a firm believer in ----if it ain't broke .......don't fix it. If you are not having any problems at the moment I would leave the system as it is. You may find this of interest: http://www.wikihow.com/Boost-a-Router-Signal Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
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