Possible to move NTL router?

johnny-grunge

Hi, I have recently switched from BT to NTL.

When NTL came to install the new service I was at work and my wife had them install the modem/router/phone downstairs next to the main TV. This is all well and good, however, I have a PC in one of the upstairs bedrooms that I use to play games online. Playing on a wireless connection is useless as the signal is poor.

I have TV connection points setup around the house that I have put in myself. I am pretty sure this is against the terms of NTL's service. I was wondering is a just a case of moving the modem/router/phone to the upstairs bedroom and connecting it there and it will work?

Ideally I would like to have my phone downstairs and my modem upstairs next to the computer so I can connect directly to it using an ethernet cable.

Any ideas or suggestions welcome.

Just a note. When I had BT broadband it was through the phone line so it was just a case of splitting the phone line and leaving the phone downstairs and taking the modem/router of the new connection in my room. NTL however, are using the TV line to transmit the signal for the broadband.

Thanks in advance.

dunworth1

you could run a Ethernet cable from the modem to the computer

or get something like this

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/0622189/c_1/1|category_root|Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|12160256/Trail/searchtext%3EPLUG.htm

christophicus

Yeah you should be able to move the modem upstairs, although you might need to move the splitter thats in your TV room up aswell, but thats pretty easy to do.

I don't know if its against the terms of use, but UPC won't be able to tell, just bring the modem back down to the TV room if you are having anyone call out if you are worried about it ( not that the engineers would be too bothered imo ) .

kmick

dunworth1 wrote: »

you could run a Ethernet cable from the modem to the computer

or get something like this

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/0622189/c_1/1|category_root|Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|12160256/Trail/searchtext%3EPLUG.htm

I have one of those and its not really very good. Pings go too high. No problem when connected directly so its definitely those plugs.

johnny-grunge

Cheers for the replies. I might have a stab at moving it up meself. Only problem is I have the back of the TV rigged up so we can get all the channels around the house through the video. Its been awhile since I rigged it up and it was a nightmare.

Other solution is pay ntl to come out but I hate throwing money away for simple tasks.

Ah well

Thanks for the suggestions.

Lee.