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Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

cm — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:24:10 GMT

I'm going to replace the engineer installed ethernet cable that connects my fibre Openreach modem to the Plusnet router.
Is there any particular type of ethernet cable I need to look out for? For example, will this CAT5e cable be ok? http://www.c2g.com/uk/product/83266
Thanks in advance
CM

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

shalom2010 — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:25:29 GMT

Why are you replacing it?

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

dvorak — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:28:13 GMT

If it's long enough there shouldn't be any need to replace it, it's plenty capable.

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

cm — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:28:56 GMT

I need a longer cable because i'm relocating the router elsewhere in my home.
Cheers,
CM

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

dvorak — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:34:51 GMT

Cat5e will be fine.

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

shalom2010 — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:35:54 GMT

Really unsure why the question is being asked as the link says
"Snagless design for network adapters, hubs, switches, routers, DSL/cable modems, patch panels and other high performance networking applications.

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

pwatson — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:41:31 GMT

To answer your question - Yes any Cat 5e cable will do. Expect to get fleeced for one in the likes of PC World, Maplins, Argos etc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7M-CAT5e-RJ45-Internet-Ethernet-Network-LAN-Modem-Router-Dream-Box-PC-Cable-Lead-/280762180254
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/search-keywords/xx_xx_xx_xx_xx/cat5e+10m/xx-criteria.html
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Browse?storeId=10151&langId=110&catalogId=10001&mRR=true&searchTerms=CAT5E+CABLE&r_001=2%7CCable+length+(m)%7C10%7C1
http://www.maplin.co.uk/productsearch?criteria=10m+cat5e
Not directly comparable but you get the idea!

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

cm — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:47:14 GMT

Not sure what your problem is; it was a very simple question i asked: because of the fact that it's connected to the openreach fibre modem and it was the default cable that was plugged in by the openreach contractor, it was prudent on my part - as a non IT techy - to enquire about the suitability of the replacment cable i had in mind rather than rely solely on the wording of the cable manufacturer, which didn't specifically mention fibre modem speeds etc.
I certainly didn't expect an arrogant interogation and sweeping judgement in response to it.
Rest assured i won't be coming back here to ask another; i will go straight for Plusnet support next time - i doubt they would offer the same level of arrogance/judgement.
Many thanks to pwatson and dvorak who answered nonetheless.
Cheers
CM

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

pwatson — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:54:45 GMT

Quote from: shalom2010
Really unsure why the question is being asked as the link says
"Snagless design for network adapters, hubs, switches, routers, DSL/cable modems, patch panels and other high performance networking applications.

So the cable is OK for the WAN port of a DSL router?
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hoist_by_one's_own_petard

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

Heloman — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:29:16 GMT

Quote from: cm
I certainly didn't expect an arrogant interogation and sweeping judgement in response to it.

Totally agree with that comment, cm.
I'm also a non-techy, and I would have been doubtful about being recommended a "DSL/cable modem" when I was looking for a connection to a Fibre modem.
I tend to use usenet for my queries - I've found people are generally more friendly/helpful than in forums.

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

shalom2010 — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 20:14:38 GMT

@cm I apologise if my comment sounded rude. It was not meant to be.

Re: Replacing the ethernet cable between the openreach modem and plusnet router

NedLudd — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 20:16:02 GMT

Plenty of good cheap cat5e cables available from your local ToolStation!