Moving to FTTP - concerns around position of router etc

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@bmc wrote:

I'm reasonably certain that it's been spoken about in the past where the cable comes down to the CSP and then gets taken back up the wall to the first floor for the ONT.

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@bmc 

That might be considered the 'generic' method, but other options are available which have also been spoken about.  As stated, a cooperative installer helps, and AFAIK, most are.

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@JMFD 

To add from my post last night.

As @RobPN  said, most installers are cooperative and will work with you to achieve your desired location if it's possible. However, you just don't know until the day of install what can be done.

With regard to the loft, another option is to put the CSP and (probably) the ONT in the loft. This would require the loft to be floored, have easy access and power available. If the ONT is in the loft, you would then be responsible for running an ethernet cable to your desired location.

You need to think about all the possible locations so you'e in a position to talk to the installer on the day having thought about each possibility.

Brian

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Thanks all
The loft is boarded, and does have power. so that is another option.
I've lot to think about before pushing the go button - thank you for all of your advice.

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It's possible to power the ONT using power-over-ethernet (PoE).
Openreach won't want to know, but if you rigged up a temporary extension socket for the install, you could always change it later.

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@JMFD The key thing is to get the ONT and the incoming fibre somewhere you will be happy long term. Two potentially good locations are a cupboard under stairs or a garage if they have or can have power..

It then becomes a problem of getting a network cable between there and where you actually want the service (and that's the customer's problem not the installers). 

If you can get it all prepared and (as far as you can) tested before hand then you stand a chance of a job you will be happy with.

Typically phone lines have been in the same place for a long time and incoming fibres will be similar so think hard!