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Router power supply

morgan2476 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:39:04 GMT

Hi Folks
I need to move my wireless router. I have a long enough network cable and adsl cable, the problem is the length of the power supply cable from the Adapter. Does anyone have any suggestions.

Re: Router power supply

artificer — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:40:21 GMT

extension power lead?

Re: Router power supply

morgan2476 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:31:00 GMT

Hi Articifer
I did think of that, but what I would prefer if I could use a thin cable similar to the one from the transformer. I don't really want to have a thick cable.
PClinux is the best.

Re: Router power supply

HPsauce — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:39:17 GMT

I've used lighting flex before now to extend cables like that.
Couple of choc-block connectors and insulating tape, it's only 12V DC after all.
(some routers are AC and up to 19V, but rarely)

Re: Router power supply

7up — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:44:19 GMT

I've never seen mini extension leads for adapters but I suppose you could always go to the local TV repair shop and get them to make you one.
Otherwise it's a normal extension lead I'm afraid.

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ross1127 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:28:44 GMT

Why do'nt you add another wall plug socket, (take a spur off one of your wall plug sockets)

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VileReynard — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:45:52 GMT

You could use some thin wire to extend the low voltage cable, solder at ends plus some insulating tape.

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morgan2476 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:46:03 GMT

I think I will take hp sauce's advice and get the blocks.
Thanks

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artificer — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:48:35 GMT

be sure to make solid connexions and to wrap the choc-blocks with insulating tape to ensure against shock.

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MrT — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:55:10 GMT

You could always try an extension lead available here: http://www.rapidonline.com/Cables-Connectors/Connectors-Mains-Power/DC-Power-Connectors/Moulded-DC-power-extension-leads/63536
Or
Search for "Power Extension Lead" on ebay - there are lots!

Re: Router power supply

oliverb — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:21:03 GMT

If the requirement's fairly generic e.g. 12v 1A you might be able to get a replacement adapter with a longer lead on?

Re: Router power supply

Strat — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:45:57 GMT

You just need to watch out that you get the tip and ring polarities correct.

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MrT — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:48:04 GMT

@oliverb
The cables on ebay at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/kenable-ltd/_i.html?_nkw=socket+to+dc+power+extension+cable&submit=Search&LH_TitleDesc=1&_sid=19862233 vary between 1.5M and 10M in length.
@Strat
The cables will be 'tip to tip' and 'ring to ring' so surely polarity is not an issue.

Re: Router power supply

jelv — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:51:44 GMT

Quote from: morgan2476
I need to move my wireless router. I have a long enough network cable and adsl cable, the problem is the length of the power supply cable from the Adapter. Does anyone have any suggestions.

I assume by adsl cable you mean the router to filter cable. Have you tried using it to make sure it doesn't affect you connection speed/stability? We've seen a lot of problems over the years caused by dodgy extension wires!

Re: Router power supply

Strat — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:36:57 GMT

Quote from: MrT
@Strat
The cables will be 'tip to tip' and 'ring to ring' so surely polarity is not an issue.

That was just if you considered oliverb's suggestion of a different power supply.

Re: Router power supply

MrT — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:54:08 GMT

@Strat
Point taken. I thought we were still talking about cables so it would not have mattered.