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move modem from hall to sitting room

  • 08-11-2015 08:31PM
    #1
    the main man22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭


    not sure if i am messaging in right place but i have my modem in the hall and want to move it to sitting room, i have phone jack in sitting room but modem wont work when plugged into it, is it because i have what i think is called a ntu in the hallway, if so can i bypass it


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  • #2
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I've flagged this for the mods to move when they get a chance.

    The NTU is there for a reason, internal wiring isn't verified for broadband use. If you do bypass it and theres problems you'll be charged €150 if the technicians call out.

    If you want to move the modem your best bet is to run a new length of CAT5 cable from the NTU to the new position, this will ensure minimal loss.


  • #3
    the main man22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭the main man22


    sorry, i just taught i read somewhere that it can be done, i have a phone line at back of tv in sitting room where i want to modem to, but when i moved the modem there and plugged it in it wont work, is this because of a filter on ntu??


  • #4
    mass_debater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,072 ✭✭✭mass_debater


    the main man22 wrote: »
    sorry, i just taught i read somewhere that it can be done, i have a phone line at back of tv in sitting room where i want to modem to, but when i moved the modem there and plugged it in it wont work, is this because of a filter on ntu??

    It can be done, it may not be a good idea though. Once you come off proper Eir dropwire onto a cheap 4 or 6 wire phone cable with very few twists (that may not even be copper but some sort of cheap alloy) there is always a rapid drop in speed. Run a cat5 is a much better option if you're doing it yourself and have no way of testing.


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