Discussion topic: Moving my hub
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Message posted on ‎08 Mar 2025 08:02 PM
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Moving my hub
I'd like to move my hub to a different location as it currently sits on my window sill. Can I buy a longer Ethernet cable without losing any broadband speed due to a longer lead?
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Message posted on ‎08 Mar 2025 08:29 PM
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Re: Moving my hub
Yes, just make sure it's at least Cat5e, which is good for up to 100m.
That's assuming that you're on full fibre & the existing cable is in fact ethernet. Folk often confuse terminology.
Message posted on ‎09 Mar 2025 01:28 PM
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Re: Moving my hub
Thank you! I think it is Ethernet. It has two yellow attachment ends. One coming from phone/wall socket and other into the hub.
Message posted on ‎09 Mar 2025 01:33 PM - last edited: ‎09 Mar 2025 01:45 PM
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Re: Moving my hub
If you're on full fibre it will be going to an ONT, which has LEDs on it. It will also be going into LAN4/WAN on the router. If it's going to a standard phone socket on the wall it won't be ethernet.
Message posted on ‎09 Mar 2025 02:47 PM
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Re: Moving my hub
Yes it's going to ONT with LEDs so the cable you mentioned CAT5e should be okay? Thanks for your replying
Message posted on ‎09 Mar 2025 02:57 PM
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Re: Moving my hub
Yes, just note that the "e" is important.
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