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You connect the extension to the unfiltered terminals (they are marked A and B on the filter faceplate) You may still need a plug in filter if you also use a phone at the extension, but if you do not, then a modem cable (the one that comes with the sky box would work) is all you need, you then plug in your phone in at the filter faceplate socket.

Quote: Originally Posted by rf9rider I`ll shortly be changing the faceplate, plus running an extension phone cable up to the bedroom, as the wife wants Sky in the bedroom. Question is, will running the extension cable right next to the electric cables cause any problems? Just had the house re-wired, so running the extension cable...

Is it true that with these external NTEs the consumer no longer has access to a test socket?

The main mistake people make is to start playing while training is taking place, make sure the wiring is as good as it can be BEFORE

Do you have any extensions connected to your current master socket faceplate? Remove any wire not connected to connectors 2 and 5 (specifically if 3 is connected). If you have extensions then a filtered faceplate such as this ADSL Nation LTD. may improve things but the simple step of removing the ring wire as above would be the easiest solution to start with.

A faceplate is very easy to fit. Even with zero confidence. There are a few guides on here, and if you are really stuck, just ask.

Quote: Would I benefit from a filtered faceplate even though my router is normally connected to an extension? Unless you are plugged into it, fitting a filtered faceplate will do little good. You could fit one, then use one of the extension wires to create a dedicated ADSL extension, but there is no guarantee that it would perform well. Using ...

Connect to the test socket and post the stats like you have already, you are looking for an increase in speed if the speed does not increase then an increase in the noise margin.

On the face of it yes, but could you check that with the faceplate removed, there is no dial tone on any extensions connected to that line.

Run-it Direct do ADSL extension kits which work with a filter faceplate. Have a look on their site.