Move router to use Voip before switchover

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@Baldrick1 

Now you mention it running an ethernet cable down from the loft to a convenient location would work - if it can be done.

Given the sow speed of the connection I'd be loath to recommend a wireless link for the phone.

Brian

[#2]

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@bmc wrote:

@Baldrick1 

Given the sow speed of the connection I'd be loath to recommend a wireless link for the phone.

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Using an Ethernet cable will not make a jot of difference to the service connection speed. I read that VoIP only needs about 100kbps both up and down.

[#3]

Thanks all,

My Plusnet contract runs out next April so I have sometime to try and persuade the better half to start using her mobile and we give up the landline.

Unlikely to be succesful and I will review again after a friend who lives in Bristol goes to a meeting there. I suspect he will give up the landline! He is an electrican so will go with the simpest solution.

Thanks and a thumbs up to all who contributed. I am away for the weekend but will review all this In September.

Cheers to all,

Wuz

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@Baldrick1 wrote:

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@jab1 wrote:

@Wuz Your router will have to be repositioned, 

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Why?

I know that some ISPs provide a hub with a built in ATA but their use is not mandatory. Third party ATAs are stand alone and can be connected using a WiFi bridge such as a simple extender with an Ethernet output. Some ISPs, such a BT/EE will also give a free issue remote wireless ATA on request. These look like a power brick fitted with a phone socket. They are connected wirelessly to the hub via WPS but interestingly continue working with the hub wireless switched off.

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Fair enough, @Baldrick1 As I have a ATA in my Fritz!Box, I admit to not having looked deeply into options - I'm always open to education, though.