Extending network access in home

richgcook · Oct 10, 2013

Hi folks,
I currently live in a three storey house. On the bottom floor is a telephone socket, which I have my Sky Broadband router and telephone plugged into. On the third floor there is a telephone socket. Is there any way I can use this telephone socket to extend my network? I'm looking to run a cable down (Ethernet) to plug into a few items on the second floor but wasn't sure what would be the best solution.
Thanks in advance,
R

USAFRet · Oct 10, 2013

The telephone socket? No.

Since you're talking 'telephone outlet', I'm assuming this is DSL, right?
So you have a ADSL modem. How many ports are on the back? That will tell us whether it is also a router.

If it is a router as well, run an ethernet cable upstairs. If there is only one port on the back, then you'll need a router.

But first let us know what equipment you currently have.

richgcook · Oct 10, 2013

Thanks for the reply.

It's definitely a router – it has 4 Ethernet ports, and an ASDL port. You can see it here http://help.sky.com/broadband/set-up-sky-broadband/set-up-your-sky-hub-non-fibre I’ve ran Ethernet cables from it before... but essentially need Ethernet access on two floors.

I'm keen not to run cables up, but rather down. I thought I could've put the extra telephone socket to good use too. Damn.

USAFRet · Oct 10, 2013

richgcook :

If your other devices are WiFi capable, an access point plugged in to that router might work well (depending on distance, etc)
Otherwise, Cat5e would be the solution.

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