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[duckdodgersuk]

I've got Sky Fibre set up but the Sky hub they provide is too put it frankly.... s**t
I found a way to use my Asus RT-AC66U with my BT open reach modem by extracting my Sky ID using wireshark and using the merlin firmware on my router.
Full guide here: https://www.avforums.com/threads/how-to ... e.1939217/

Now the recomented set up is A
They say you can use power line adapters like the setup in B
But I want to put my OpenReach modem by the BT socket then use a Powerline Adapter to go through to the front room and plug it into my Asus Router. C
"Is this possible" ?

[RSFN2GT]

Why not just get a wireless adaptor for the skybox. You should keep the router/modem as close to the master nte before using the power line adaptor

(I'm an Openreach engineer)

[duckdodgersuk]

I have a lot of other AV equipment to plug in to the router and the Sky + box only has an Ethernet socket anyway. There is no wifi dongle input unless you know a way to fit one ?

[RSFN2GT]

One of these.

[conalmcn]

You could get a data extension to where you need it or have nte relocated to that room if you have a phone point in that room. Power line adapters are sh-t imo and I wouldn't use them.

[XxDanoxX]

Comments on this procedure? I don't want my router/Modem in the lounge or hallway, I want it in my office.

https://www.vmadmin.co.uk/other/357-mov ... ion-socket

[conalmcn]

Definitely wouldn't recommend it. Speeds do suffer using standard cable. Part of the reason cat5 is used for extensions not the standard 4/6wire cable. The extra cable doesn't make any difference to the line, its just the quality and the fact its not twisted that impacts it.

[RSFN2GT]

You could get a data extension to where you need it or have nte relocated to that room if you have a phone point in that room. Power line adapters are sh-t imo and I wouldn't use them.

I'd have to disagree with the comment regarding power line adaptors I know of a few Openreach engineers who use them (myself included)

You lose no speed with them as long as you don't connect the main adaptor to a mains supply running off an extension. Used them for years and have had consistent speeds (37down 8 up on a fttc connection circa 900m from the pcp) I use devolo plugs.

[conalmcn]

You could get a data extension to where you need it or have nte relocated to that room if you have a phone point in that room. Power line adapters are sh-t imo and I wouldn't use them.

I'd have to disagree with the comment regarding power line adaptors I know of a few Openreach engineers who use them (myself included)

You lose no speed with them as long as you don't connect the main adaptor to a mains supply running off an extension. Used them for years and have had consistent speeds (37down 8 up on a fttc connection circa 900m from the pcp) I use devolo plugs.

I've found them unstable and often lose connection with each other, when they work correct they are a good job but I would not recommend them from what I have seen, i'd go wired every time. Probably a case of getting what you pay for aswell. The more expensive ones may be more stable than what I encountered.