Set up query

[woody11]

Hi all
I have been trying to improve my broadband speed for some time and just wanted to clarify a few items, in order to see if I am doing anything incorrect.
My current set up is as follows
(1) Sky Router & Home telephone – plugged into the BT Master Socket via an ADSL filter.
(2) Sky 1TB box – plugged into a BT Extension socket via an ADSL filter.
(3) Sky HD box (upstairs) – plugged into a BT Extension socket via an ADSL filter.
I would like to move my home telephone from (1) to (2) but I don’t think this should make any difference – should it.
Can I also ask what sort of ideal cable should be used to connect the sky box to the telephone socket as it would appear that the Sky box upstairs has a small connector box in between itself and the BT extensions socket.
I have also taken a few pictures of my set up at the following site -
Pictures by stevewoody11 - Photobucket
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Steve

[Scubbie]

If the filtered faceplate is wired up properly, then you've separated the ADSL signal at the entry point into your home. All the normal telephone sockets should no longer be carrying the ADSL signal and no longer require separate micro-filters.

All you should need to worry about is installing a 2-way splitter in socket (2) so that it can be shared with both the telephone and the Sky STB, unless there is already one there.

If the filtered faceplate isn't wired up correctly, this could actually reduce your connection speed.

[woody11]

Hi Scubbie - thanks the reply.

I may have posted this in the wrong area as I do not have an ADSL faceplate fitted and don't really have the know how to do it without risk to my connection.

What I was wondering is based on the above description and the pictures (which show the original set up with the BT sockets & the connection cables from my Sky) - is this correct?

Apologies if I am not making 100% sense!
Regards
Woody

[Exdee]

For your broadband efficiency:

Your best bet would be to get a filtered faceplate and install that on your master socket assuming you've got a nte5 with the detachable faceplate. This will filter out the ADSL signal at your master socket and you won't require adsl filters on your extensions.

You will only require a double dsl adaptor to connect your phone and skybox at 2. At 3 you will be able to plug the cabling from your STB direct into the extension.

You can get a filtered faceplate here:
http://www.adslnation.com/phpapps/ca...roducts_id=105

IDC tool required for connections too:
http://www.adslnation.com/phpapps/ca...products_id=93

If you have the older BT master socket you will have to replace it with a nte5 before you can install the filtered faceplate:
NTE5 BT Openreach Type Socket (NTE5A with bellwire filter)

[Scubbie]

I may have posted this in the wrong area as I do not have an ADSL faceplate fitted and don't really have the know how to do it without risk to my connection.

What I was wondering is based on the above description and the pictures (which show the original set up with the BT sockets & the connection cables from my Sky) - is this correct?

Sorry - my mistake.

In this case, you would still be fine to move the telephone upstairs.

However, as Exdee has also pointed out, you would benefit from fitting a filtered faceplate.

If your router stats should reduce as things are, then you may wish to consider disconnecting the ring-wire from the extension lead (at both ends).

[woody11]

Hi there
Many thanks for the replies - look like a filtered faceplate is on the cards.

With regards to disconnecting the ring wires - is this a wire which is shown in the pics I have posted? Can I try that first before getting a faceplate to see if that helps?

Regards
Woody

[Isitme]

It is the wires connected to the number 3 terminal behind the face plate.

[woody11]

Is that the Orange cable?
Does this apply to both pics as pic1 is the extension socket & pic2 is the master?

Sorry for all the questions
Woody

[Scubbie]

Is that the Orange cable?
Does this apply to both pics as pic1 is the extension socket & pic2 is the master?

Sorry for all the questions
Woody

Looking at pic 1, yes it is the orange wire. Just pull it out of the connection.

Do not cut the two blue & white wires.

[woody11]

Thanks Scubbie

I presume I leave the master socket in Pic2 alone?

Woody