Will an I-Plate make any difference?

[fuzzy logic]

How can one socket support both connectors when the RJ11 is considerably smaller?

The RJ11 is narrower, but as the locking tab on the plug is in the centre, it will locate over the correct pins in a rj45, with a little gap either side.

If you are buying a filtered faceplate, then it might be worth getting one with the extra unfiltered 'A' & 'B' connectors, in case you ever want to run a hardwired adsl extension.

[Izak]

Although they do not say it, the ADSLNation socket will also accept a RJ45 plug. I think most faceplate filters will, although I could be wrong.

Thanks for your reply. Does that mean you could use a router that supports Uplink by Ethernet to connect to the internet?

The RJ11 is narrower, but as the locking tab on the plug is in the centre, it will locate over the correct pins in a rj45, with a little gap either side.

If you are buying a filtered faceplate, then it might be worth getting one with the extra unfiltered 'A' & 'B' connectors, in case you ever want to run a hardwired adsl extension.

I think I read that the ASLNation faceplate allows unfiltered extensions.

[Izak]

Just thinking about ordering the ADSLNation faceplate today but was wondering what tools we'll need for connecting up extensions.

It would be nice to wire the current extensions straight into the socket rather than just plug in like they are now. However, I read on the guide on this site about two tools: A IDC insertion tool and a IDC punchdown tool. Are both of these tools needed to add two extensions to the filtered faceplate?

[Isitme]

A IDC insertion tool and a IDC punchdown tool. Are both of these tools needed to add two extensions to the filtered faceplate?

These are the same tool. There is actually quite a good buy on eBay at the moment, it is probably not as good as a proper pro tool, but it is much better than the plastic disposable tool. If you have a few connections to make, you would be better with this one.-
PUNCH DOWN IDC KRONE TOOL FOR BT, NETWORK & CAT5 SOCKET | eBay UK

IDC connections require solid, not threaded wire, so make sure the wire you intend to use is suitable.

[Izak]

These are the same tool. There is actually quite a good buy on eBay at the moment, it is probably not as good as a proper pro tool, but it is much better than the plastic disposable tool. If you have a few connections to make, you would be better with this one.-
PUNCH DOWN IDC KRONE TOOL FOR BT, NETWORK & CAT5 SOCKET | eBay UK

IDC connections require solid, not threaded wire, so make sure the wire you intend to use is suitable.

Thanks for your reply, I think I'll order that one from eBay.

Just been looking at the Faceplates again and had a quick search on Amazon before registering with ADSLNation.

I found that Amazon are selling the Austin Taylor faceplate for £12.49.

Which is the better faceplate to buy? The ADSLNation one or the Austin Taylor one?

[Isitme]

I can't comment on the AT but I have been using an ADSLNation plate for about 7-8 years with no problems.

[Izak]

Thanks for your reply.

I've ordered the ADSLNation Filter and the punchdown tool from eBay.