Can you use ADSL on an extension socket?

[netgem21]

Hey

Instead of wiring ethernet cabling across my house, it'd actually be easier if I could just move the router. Will there be any noticeable loss in speed/increase in latency by plugging it into an extension socket?

Thanks

[Steve]

It maybe ok but the extension cabling may act as aerial for 'noise' that's why the master socket is recommended as it normally has the shortest cable run inside the premises. Sometimes you can get away with it if the cable has a twisted pair and some shielding.

[Technical Ben]

You can. But it's not advised. Reasons being is that it acts like a big antenna. Where as a network cable is rather less sensitive to interference and you'll probably get a full sync over it. You are also adding distance to reach the exchange, so the signal degrades more.

You could use Wifi instead, no wires then, and it can be fast, although not always.

[Lance]

Powerline ethernet adapters is an alternative option to WiFi.

[netgem21]

Hey guys, just tried moving the router to an extension socket, which is right at the other end of the house. It appears I have defied physics, as the sync rate has increased and latency has halved!



How are the router statistics looking?

Many thanks guys, you've been a great help!

[DorsetBoy]

If it works then leave it there 

[Rik]

A properly wired extension shouldn't impact performance, it's just a few metres compared to the average line length. As Dorset says, if it works...

[.Griff.]

A properly wired extension shouldn't impact performance, it's just a few metres compared to the average line length. As Dorset says, if it works...

You're right about properly wired extensions using the correct twisted-pair cable not being a big problem but a lot of people just buy cheap flat extension cables from B&Q and plug then into a dual adapter at the master socket which obviously isn't a good idea.

[Rik]

Indeed not, it's a very, very, bad idea, as they soon learn.