Discussion topic: Plugging 'extension cable' into sky router ? How to do it master socket or slave socket?
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Message posted on 14 Sep 2025 01:07 PM
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Plugging 'extension cable' into sky router ? How to do it master socket or slave socket?
Can anyone please offer me some advice.
We are now on full fibre 300 sky talk anytime (24/7 'landline').
We want our telephone ot be in a different room to our router (SR203)
So we need to run a telephone wire from the router for about 5m to the next room.
Our plan would be to buy a 5m telephone extension cable and plug it into the back of the router. At the other end of the cable I would like to mount a telephone socket on the wall.
IS this possible?
What kind of socket should I buy. There seem to be at least two types: master and slave.
Many thanks for any help. It will be much appreciated.
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Message posted on 14 Sep 2025 01:26 PM
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Re: Plugging 'extension cable' into sky router ? How to do it master socket or slave socket?
@greenbike yes, you can do that, indeed many hardware stores can supply a phone extension kit. You would fit it in exactly the same way as you would installing an extension to a phoine wall socket. If you want to cable it yourself, you need a slave socket.
However, have you considered a DECT cordless phone? That would save you the hassle of wiring an extension, and possible unsightliness of the cabling.
Message posted on 14 Sep 2025 01:50 PM
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Re: Plugging 'extension cable' into sky router ? How to do it master socket or slave socket?
Many thanks very helpful.
Yes we have a DECT phone but we only have one and we want it plus charger in the other room hence the extension.
It's an easy route for the cable so not a problem. Also there isn't a spare socket for powering the DECT base station next to the router.
Best wishes
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