Sky Fibre Optic

dlockers · 9 Aug 2012 at 13:21

doofer said:
I just had the Sky router delivered and reading through the stuff it says I connect the OR Fibre Modem into the router via an RJ45, seeing as I won't be using wireless and will only have a single PC connected, why can't I just plug the Modem into my PC? I don't see the point of having the router taking up space and a power outlet if I don't need it?

Because a modem, modems (modulates), and a router, routes (+handles authentication).

A modem just converts the signals. The intelligence is in the router to deliver and source packets.

sunama · 9 Aug 2012 at 14:43

I too, only use a wired connection.
Nothing beats a hard wire

Unfortunately, my understanding is that you have the 2 boxes...the wire from the modem cannot be connected directly to the PC.

I also notice that the modem gets VERY hot.

SHEDDER1uk · 9 Aug 2012 at 18:30

I spoke to sky today and they said the engineer will have all the kit including data extension to connect from my router downstairs to.my pc upstairs. Could be interesting when the guy turns up and does not want to do it.

mick4545 · 9 Aug 2012 at 20:25

SHEDDER1uk said:
I spoke to sky today and they said the engineer will have all the kit including data extension to connect from my router downstairs to.my pc upstairs. Could be interesting when the guy turns up and does not want to do it.

The engineer will tack the extension cable to the top of your skirting board. If you want it hidden under carpets you should lay your own cable before he arrives.

SHEDDER1uk · 9 Aug 2012 at 20:29

That's fine I will get him to leave some at the top of the stairs so I can run it under the carpets

Nightglow · 9 Aug 2012 at 22:31

Thinking about move over to sky fibre, do you have to use their kit, or can you use your own, as I'm using a 2750n with BT fibre.

enigma27 · 9 Aug 2012 at 23:53

Nightglow said:
Thinking about move over to sky fibre, do you have to use their kit, or can you use your own, as I'm using a 2750n with BT fibre.

you have to use the BT modem but you can get a Billion router that works with Skys authentication methods

dlockers · 10 Aug 2012 at 08:09

enigma27 said:
you have to use the BT modem but you can get a Billion router that works with Skys authentication methods

or pfsense works great.

GravyMonster · 10 Aug 2012 at 09:03

Just got my installation date through - 22nd August

So looking forward to it after 5 years of crappy 1.5Mb.

Garyj881 · 10 Aug 2012 at 10:02

Spunkey said:
Just got my installation date through - 22nd August

So looking forward to it after 5 years of crappy 1.5Mb.

Same date as me

To work out the speed through FTTC, isn't it current speed x 12.5?

If so, you should get around 18.5Mb, that's not brilliant for fibre but a hugh improvement over 1.5Mb.

I currently get 5Mb so should max out the 40Mb package, need more storage.

cp88 · 10 Aug 2012 at 11:04

Garyj881 said:
To work out the speed through FTTC, isn't it current speed x 12.5?

If so, you should get around 18.5Mb, that's not brilliant for fibre but a hugh improvement over 1.5Mb.

No.

StonedPenguin · 10 Aug 2012 at 11:12

SHEDDER1uk said:
That's fine I will get him to leave some at the top of the stairs so I can run it under the carpets

Thought about homeplugs? I use them for sky fttc and gaming (PC) my ping wasn't affected compared to cat5 connection.

KIA · 10 Aug 2012 at 16:43

Garyj881 said:
Same date as me
To work out the speed through FTTC, isn't it current speed x 12.5?

No. The uplift varies from cab to cab. http://fttc-check.alc.im

sunama · 10 Aug 2012 at 17:44

StonedPenguin said:
Thought about homeplugs? I use them for sky fttc and gaming (PC) my ping wasn't affected compared to cat5 connection.

Just a question: are you saying that with a cat5(e) cable, your pint was affected (higher ping). But when you used the homeplug/electricity network, your ping did not increase?

Armadillo · 10 Aug 2012 at 18:05

KIA said:
No. The uplift varies from cab to cab. http://fttc-check.alc.im

My uplift says 5.94. I'm on 8Mb at the moment, so fibre should get me 48Mb? Bt checker reckons 68Mb, Sky just says 40Mb as that's all they are offering me on website.

Should get 40Mb then? or is it wait and see again?. As when I went with Be* they said 10-15Mb and everyone said they are normally conservative with the estimate, yet I get 8mb

(where it should be for my line stats).

StonedPenguin · 10 Aug 2012 at 18:07

sunama said:
Just a question: are you saying that with a cat5(e) cable, your pint was affected (higher ping). But when you used the homeplug/electricity network, your ping did not increase?

No, Sorry I should have worded it better.

I didn't notice any difference in pings going from direct ethernet to homeplugs.

Huddy · 10 Aug 2012 at 19:06

KIA said:
No. The uplift varies from cab to cab. http://fttc-check.alc.im

Not sure how this works I've just signed up for Fibre with Sky and it claims the estimated speed will be 15mb.

I currently get 5.5mb on ADSL and my Cab uplift states 5.87 which if I am understanding this right will give me 32mb.

Who's telling the truth! :confused:

StonedPenguin · 10 Aug 2012 at 19:10

My Cab uplift states 4.76 and I get full 40/10, Estimated speed at 66mb.

KIA · 10 Aug 2012 at 20:23

Armadillo said:
Should get 40Mb then? or is it wait and see again?

BT checker is the most accurate.

MehulLakhani · 10 Aug 2012 at 22:57

Spunkey said:
Just got my installation date through - 22nd August

So looking forward to it after 5 years of crappy 1.5Mb.

Garyj881 said:
Same date as me

22nd for me too also !