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totally useless
14-07-2009, 17:14
I have Virgin Broadband on my computer which is situated in a downstairs room. I want to move my computer to an upstairs bedroom but the cable is not long enough so I want to get a longer cable. (I do not want to go wireless.) I have checked on internet sites and am confused as to what cable to use - some recommend RG6 and others CT100. My current cable is approx 7mm thick but is quite rigid - it is not via a telephone line, it is via cable. (I popped into B&Q today but their cables were quite flimsy compared to my current cable). Can anyone advise what is the best cable to get - I am looking for approx 15m - 20m length as it will need to go upstairs and through the loft. I would like to have the connectors already fitted if possible. Any advise would be grateful - many thanks!!:dozey:
broadbandking
14-07-2009, 17:17
RG6 is normally the cable used but I would suggest you get Virgin to do it, it will cost £99 but it will be done by a tech because if you break it and need a tech to fix what you have broke it will cost £99 anyways, but if your sure its normally RG6.
Kymmy
14-07-2009, 17:22
Keep the modem downstairs and use a long ethernet cable.... That way you've no call-out charge, nor do you have to worry about signal levels caused by attenuation..
DigitalShadow
14-07-2009, 17:59
Keep the modem downstairs and use a long ethernet cable.... That way you've no call-out charge, nor do you have to worry about signal levels caused by attenuation..

I agree.. although you shouldn't get too much problem if you use good cable and get the f plugs on well.
webrosc
14-07-2009, 22:32
Keep the modem downstairs and use a long ethernet cable.... That way you've no call-out charge, nor do you have to worry about signal levels caused by attenuation..

I agree to this method too.
I did have a virgin tech guy do it for me but it was as a favour an cost me some beers :p:
Morden
15-07-2009, 15:24
This should do the trick :- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/107908
Tech_Boy
15-07-2009, 18:12
This should do the trick :- http://www.ebuyer.com/product/107908
no, that is a cross over cable & will not work, it needs to be a straight cable like this
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130675
Kymmy
15-07-2009, 18:23
The current modems are auto-sensing and will take either a straight or cross-over cable ;_)
Tech_Boy
15-07-2009, 18:32
It is better to use a straight cable (it's cheaper anyway) ;-]
AbyssUnderground
15-07-2009, 18:56
It is better to use a straight cable (it's cheaper anyway) ;-]

Honestly don't see why, its just two pairs of wires switched inside :D
Graham M
15-07-2009, 19:56
Honestly don't see why, its just two pairs of wires switched inside :D

Different manufacturing process means different tooling etc most probably
bigsinky
16-07-2009, 16:26
50m of cat5e did me
totally useless
18-07-2009, 11:19
Thank you so much guys for your help and advice - I have bought a 20m ethernet cable as advised which cost less than £8.00 and I am going to leave the modem downstairs and use the ethernet cable to go upstairs to the computer. Thanks again for the advice.
bigsinky
18-07-2009, 11:43
20m won't be enough if you want to hide the cable away around skirting board.believe me been there done that. major PITA. in a 2 up 2 down you might be ok though. just saying cable run distances are always longer than you think :D