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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Clive on August 23, 2005, 20:56

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: 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?

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: DJ 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

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: chorleydave 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.

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Clive on August 23, 2005, 22:12

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

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Simon 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:

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Clive 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!

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: chorleydave on August 25, 2005, 22:51

I presume you put Pals in his bookmarks, Clive?

 :D

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Clive on August 26, 2005, 08:34

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

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Camstop 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  :lol:


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


 :twisted:

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Clive on August 26, 2005, 11:05

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

Title: BB Line cable
Post by: Simon on August 26, 2005, 12:51

Quote from: "Clive"

My first connection was at 9 Kb/s.   :laugh:

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