Re-siting Modem
Hello,
I would like to move my PC to a different place in the house, (still the same floor) Would it be easier to get a tech to come out to re-site the modem ? (if so, how much would it cost ?) Or could I just get an incredibly long USB or ethernet cable ? :erm: Muchas gracias. :) |
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you only start to get problems when ethernet cables get over about 100m long IIRC... it's the cheapest and easiest option, if you can live with the cable :)
edit: google says 100m... a lot more than you're going to need though, i'd imagine... |
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It would be cheaper to use a long ethernet cable.
Long USB cables dont tend to exist and arent as reliable. You can get a 25 metre ethernet cable for less than £5 at www.cableuniverse.co.uk and use that. NTL will charge you to have the modem entry point moved. |
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Would maplins do them aswell ? |
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You could also get a wireless router and wireless card (~£50), and be free to move you computer to any place in the house without the hassle of cables. Plus, you'd be able to add a second machine/laptop in the future and have web access on that as well.
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Please forgive my lack of knowledge ? :) ---------- Post added at 23:54 ---------- Previous post was at 23:49 ---------- Quote:
Is this the type of thing you mean ? |
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And regarding setting it up: there's tons of people here that will be more than happy to help should that be required. |
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Edit: There's a good guide on routers (and what to (not) buy) here: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=33018 Assuming you're on NTL, you want a wireless cable router. (I can recommend the linksys WRT54G) |
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Can I just buy a longer version of the cable I've already got ?(coax, I think) and just cable clip it to the skirting and door frames. :confused: |
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Basically it is not impossible to do this yourself, but it violates NTL's terms & conditions & any problems you have that can be traced to your DIY will be charged for. The simplest method would be to leave the modem where it is, & get a long ethernet cable to connect the pc. |
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Thanks for your help :)
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if you wanted to go over 100m of cat5 just pop a hub in somewhere before the cable length gets to 100m ;) |
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