Re: Telephone extension cable and routers

Peter Andrews wrote:
"David" <david.park@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:mK_ek.22$Ro1.2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I've been told the wireless routers given by ISPs will only work if connected to the first telephone socket provided by BT. The telephone extensions we all buy and use can not be used to have router in another room is this correct?

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Regards,
David

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You should be able to use any extension for your router, BUT this assumes that your extension wiring has been correctly installed and uses the correct cable. Some, but not all, extension kits use a flat cable that can seriously slow your connection. I suggest that you initially try at your 'first socket' and see what speed and quality you can get, then move it to an extension and decide if it's still acceptable.

Peter


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