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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Apr 19, 2024, 13:49:41 »

One thing I've noticed is that the TP-Link VX230v router seems to be putting out WiFi 6, but speeds with that are slower than on 'normal' WiFi.  Is this normal?  I've turned off the WiFi on the router as it's better through my existing TP-Link mesh system.

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by nowster on Apr 19, 2024, 12:27:18 »

Somebody must have put in Cat5 cabling in the past. (Cat5 can just do 1000BaseT.)

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Apr 19, 2024, 12:05:02 »

We're there!   

The guy arrived around 8:15am, and I thought there was going to be a problem as despite all the notes being sent through about requiring a copper trained installer, he wasn't, and really didn't have a clue about connecting the Fibre to the existing gigabit wiring. 

So, I grumbled a bit, not that it was his fault, then he made some phone calls (and I spoke to one of the previous guys who'd been out), and after about half an hour, another engineer turned up who was copper trained, and has managed to wire things up as I wanted. 

So, now I have Full Fibre up and running at an average of about 107Mbps on Speedtest.net, and I still have my old copper landline working for the time being.  All the wiring was internal, so NO DRILLING!!   

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Postal on Apr 18, 2024, 15:46:14 »

Is this what you're referring to, Postal?

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2024/03/openreach-to-pilot-alternative-uk-analogue-phone-line-in-may-2024.html

Indeed so.  Thank you.

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Apr 18, 2024, 10:18:20 »

Quite!  It's been confirmed for Friday...  for now.

It's been nice knowing you all... 

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by zappaDPJ on Apr 18, 2024, 02:48:57 »

When I think of OpenReach this tune is always playing along in the background...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcq_xLi2NGo

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Apr 17, 2024, 17:00:26 »

I've since had automated phone messages saying it had been changed to Monday and then another one saying it had been put back to Friday.  I'm trying to get IDNet to clarify when exactly they are coming. 

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by peasblossom on Apr 17, 2024, 16:15:15 »

Sending you positive vibes, Simon. Maybe some for OR too, in the hope that it goes smoothly.

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by Simon on Apr 17, 2024, 12:07:50 »

The internal work has been confirmed for this Friday. 

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IDNet Help / Re: FTTP New Installation Process

« Last post by zappaDPJ on Apr 17, 2024, 01:27:38 »

Was gigabit even a thing then?

Just about. I think Gigabit Ethernet became mainstream around 20+ years ago.