ADSL not working on all phone jack points

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silverbirch

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#119527 4-Jun-2013 20:00

Hi

I'd like to move my computer into the living room for the winter and tried the TP Link wireless modem router on the jack points in the living area but it doesn't connect. I used the same splitter that I use here, so would be grateful for any help.

Many thanks

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#830679 4-Jun-2013 20:03

Do you have a master filter with a dedicated ADSL jack?

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#830680 4-Jun-2013 20:03

One would presume that you have a master filter installed and that there is only a single jack point in your house that your modem can be plugged into. This is the recommended setup for xDSL.

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#830681 4-Jun-2013 20:04

sbiddle: One would presume that you have a master filter installed and that there is only a single jack point in your house that your modem can be plugged into. This is the recommended setup for xDSL.

This.

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#830693 4-Jun-2013 20:13

As above

silverbirch

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#830694 4-Jun-2013 20:15

That sounds as though it is correct, as I had a trade person come and install the jack when I moved here 7 years ago. Does this mean I need to get him back to change it?

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#830695 4-Jun-2013 20:16

Yep

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#830696 4-Jun-2013 20:16

silverbirch: That sounds as though it is correct, as I had a trade person come and install the jack when I moved here 7 years ago. Does this mean I need to get him back to change it?

Yep, if you want to move the modem.

What about leaving the modem where it is and using WiFi?

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silverbirch

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#830697 4-Jun-2013 20:19

Yes I thought of leaving modem as is, but new desk top doesn't seem to have wifi, but I suppose I could put a card in, or get a dongle.

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johnr

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#830705 4-Jun-2013 20:34

Get a USB dongle

silverbirch

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#830708 4-Jun-2013 20:37

johnr: Get a USB dongle

Okay - that's easy :-)

Any particular brand recommended?

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#830729 4-Jun-2013 21:55

silverbirch: That sounds as though it is correct, as I had a trade person come and install the jack when I moved here 7 years ago. Does this mean I need to get him back to change it?

Or flick me an email / PM if you are Auckland - Waikato area. I can move it and check your wiring and make sure you have the latest VDSL compatible filter in place.

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silverbirch

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#830731 4-Jun-2013 21:57

coffeebaron:
silverbirch: That sounds as though it is correct, as I had a trade person come and install the jack when I moved here 7 years ago. Does this mean I need to get him back to change it?

Or flick me an email / PM if you are Auckland - Waikato area. I can move it and check your wiring and make sure you have the latest VDSL compatible filter in place.

Cheers
Fraser

Thanks so much for the offer, but I am in Hawkes Bay.

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#831200 5-Jun-2013 18:59

silverbirch:
coffeebaron:
silverbirch: That sounds as though it is correct, as I had a trade person come and install the jack when I moved here 7 years ago. Does this mean I need to get him back to change it?

Or flick me an email / PM if you are Auckland - Waikato area. I can move it and check your wiring and make sure you have the latest VDSL compatible filter in place.

Cheers
Fraser

Thanks so much for the offer, but I am in Hawkes Bay.

There's a GZ member on here from HB who may be able to help you.

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silverbirch

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#831217 5-Jun-2013 19:34

DarthKermit:
silverbirch:
coffeebaron:
silverbirch: That sounds as though it is correct, as I had a trade person come and install the jack when I moved here 7 years ago. Does this mean I need to get him back to change it?

Or flick me an email / PM if you are Auckland - Waikato area. I can move it and check your wiring and make sure you have the latest VDSL compatible filter in place.

Cheers
Fraser

Thanks so much for the offer, but I am in Hawkes Bay.

There's a GZ member on here from HB who may be able to help you.

I think I'll just buy a USB dongle, but thanks for the thought.

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#831221 5-Jun-2013 19:48

TP-Link TL-WN822N - I bought one of these recently and it's been working pretty well on one of the desktops in my house.

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