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Moving my router?
30-12-2012 8:01 PM
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I suppose the other solution is to get OR to move the master socket but I'v heard they are not always keen to do that and I have no idea what the cost would be.
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30-12-2012 8:14 PM
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30-12-2012 8:18 PM
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Personally I use 4-core CW1308 cable for ethernet in my house - that's fine for 100mbps and is easier to run and less visible than the 8-core Cat5e you need for Gigabit.
(you may even find that your router came with a short 4-core ethernet cable - many do to save money)
And don't even get me started on the irrelevance of Cat6 in the typical home!
Re: Moving my router?
30-12-2012 8:22 PM
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If you remove the faceplate from the socket, is there another socket behind or is it just a bunch of wires?
You could use a longer RJ11 cable to move the router nearer to where you want it, but that can (although not always) cause issues. It may be worth a try.
Jojo
Re: Moving my router?
30-12-2012 9:45 PM
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30-12-2012 10:46 PM
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31-12-2012 9:02 AM
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Jojo there is a test socket behind the face plate that the telephone plugs into on the right hand side then wires on the left, it's an OR v1.0 socket.
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02-01-2013 8:04 PM
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Re: Moving my router?
03-01-2013 1:10 AM
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03-01-2013 8:08 AM
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03-01-2013 8:46 AM
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Quote from: Joanne You could use a longer RJ11 cable to move the router nearer to where you want it, but that can (although not always) cause issues.
Moving the router higher will often improve the wireless range a little. So on top of a tall book case or similar tall piece of furniture might help.
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03-01-2013 5:24 PM
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04-01-2013 3:27 PM
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I think it's the router security stopping the connection but don't know what else to try - I guess a call to Belkin first [as it's an 0845 number then Netgear on an 0844 number]
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04-01-2013 3:31 PM
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Do you still have issues getting the extender to connect if it is in the same room as your router?
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
Re: Moving my router?
04-01-2013 4:30 PM
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One thing I did notice tho' the blue light on the router for the WPS button only comes on if I click via the router page - there is no light if I press the button on the router.
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