Author Topic: BB Line cable (Read 1964 times)

Clive · « **on:** August 23, 2005, 20:56 »

I've volunteered to set up a BB connection for a friend of mine but his phone point is at the opposite side of the room to his computer. Moving the computer is not really an option since he has a built in desk for his computer equipment. I know that the only sensible option is to get BT to move the phone point, but can you buy longer BB line cables?

DJ · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2005, 21:04 »

I'm quite sure that the cable can be as long as you need it - without loss of strength to the signal. Maybe something like the following is an option;

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?C=SEO&U=SiteMapByDept&ModuleNo=-9330

DJ

chorleydave · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2005, 21:20 »

My BT phone point is in the living room, but the computer is in the bedroom and all I use is an ordinary telephone line extension lead (99p from "Wisebuys") with a filter at either end. Having recently moved the computer to the living room for a couple of days while I painted the bedroom, I can honestly say that having the modem plugged directly into the phone socket showed no improvement or deterioration in strength of signal.

Clive · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2005, 22:12 »

Oh that's great news - thanks guys! Either of those options will be cheaper than getting sockets moved.

Simon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2005, 01:03 »

Quote from: "Clive"

Oh that's great news - thanks guys! Either of those options will be cheaper than getting sockets moved.

Too right! Apparently BT charge something like £100 to move a socket, or install a new one! :ooo:

Clive · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2005, 22:10 »

He bought the Maplins 10m broadband reel and the set-up was effortless. He didn't even have dial up before so he's well pleased!

chorleydave · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2005, 22:51 »

I presume you put Pals in his bookmarks, Clive?

Clive · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2005, 08:34 »

I think I had better give him a more gentle introduction to the Internet first Dave.

Camstop · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2005, 08:58 »

Quote from: "Clive"

He bought the Maplins 10m broadband reel and the set-up was effortless. He didn't even have dial up before so he's well pleased!

I think he'd have been more impressed if he did have dial-up before

He's lucky not to have to had to put himself through that

:twisted:

Clive · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2005, 11:05 »

He's gone straight on to a 2.2Mb connection! My first connection was at 9 Kb/s.

Simon · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2005, 12:51 »

Quote from: "Clive"

My first connection was at 9 Kb/s.

Isn't that what our previous hosts ran on? :grin: