modem connection

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 13:45

My modem is situated down stairs and computer is up stairs - I'd say about 20m apart.

I was connected via a Virgin Wireless router, but that appears to have broken, is it possible to connect via a cable?
Can you get them 20m+? Will it affect my internet speed etc?

Cheers in advance.

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 13:57

anyone any idea?

would be looking to buy it today if there is such a thing.

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 13:59

something like this work?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-135-BE&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=1069

Daegan · 5 May 2009 at 14:21

Performance wise cables are preferable to wireless, and Cat5e is good for for lengths up to ~100m. You've linked a crossover cable though, which might be fine assuming auto-sensing ports on whatever you're connecting, but you'd probably be better off getting a straight version (out of stock apparently).

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 14:23

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-197-BE&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=1069

so that would be fine - and in fact even better than my wireless connection?

i'm currently on virgin media.

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 14:28

how would i go about using the crossover cable one?

as i need to sort it today.

Daegan · 5 May 2009 at 14:38

stokecity_m said:
how would i go about using the crossover cable one?

Exactly the same as you would a normal one...

Daegan said:
...assuming auto-sensing ports on whatever you're connecting.

Which is probably the case for anything manufactured in the last 5 years or so.

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 14:43

so the one in stock, the crossover cable will be fine?

so if i sound dumb, just don't want to buy the wrong thing

Daegan · 5 May 2009 at 14:55

It'll probably be fine.

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 14:59

Daegan said:
It'll probably be fine.

Well i'm off to buy it in about an hour - guess we will see when i get home

stokecity_m · 5 May 2009 at 17:10

well it works

a lot better than my wireless connection too.

also just a little thanks to the guy behind the counter - one of the nicest and polite guys i've met.