12v BT-Openreach-EchoLife-HG612-Fibre-optic-Modem 120-240v power supply charger

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I would prefer to have even a simpler OR ONT with an ethernet port which allows an Ethernet cable to link to routers, and to an ethernet switch to which to attach other devices. These speeds look great on paper but the sad fact is that for the majority of users unless they are plugged straight into the router over a cat cable that can handle these speeds then these speeds will not be achievable for 99% of users.

We might also need also need to drill an extra small hole or two outside to work safely on our ladders. It will really help us if you can clear some space for us to work. And you’ll need your new router to hand when we get there. We’ll run a fibre optic cable, from a nearby telegraph pole or underground, to a small junction box on an external wall. First of all, you might notice our engineers working nearby. Don’t worry, they’re just busy making sure our network is ready for you. Whilst no one needs to be in for this, a decision maker needs to be present when we install your connection. Wireless broadband routers transmit from all directions in a circle. This means the more centrally you can place it, the better your overall coverage will be. Putting your router near a window means that you're broadcasting outside as well as inside, and sending some of your strongest broadband connection – quite literally – out the window. 2 - Avoid the kitchen The ONT tends to be installed inside your home (wall hung), usually near to where the fibre optic cable physically enters the property, and it’s primary job is simply to take that optical signal and convert it into an electrical one so that you can hook-up a broadband router via a standard LAN / Ethernet port. Try testing your Wi-Fi with more than one device – this will allow you to see if the issue is with your device rather than your broadband servicecarry out Voice Re-injection Installation (VRI), which uses existing internal wiring to make use of traditional telephones. connect up to three devices – a set-top box, PC, laptop or smartphone. They won’t connect games consoles, Wi-Fi extenders or mesh network devices, dongles or any other devices which are specific to a communications provider. And they must have been connected to the customers’ network previously. I should maybe have had the presence of mind to label that post with each of the jargon terms (much like you labelled yours with ONT). I know that others here have answered the technical aspects of your query @Marty3, just hoped the jargon stuff might be helpful.

I don't know the size of the round barrel plug. It looked like 5.5mm outer diameter but the barrel was also half insulated along its barrel length. The hole through the centre of the plug might be common size: 2.1 or 2.5mm? There are too many variables that affect speed such as quality of home wiring and wifi equipment quality etc. Even BT on their community forums admit that they have now reached the point where they are offering speeds which are too fast for the majority customer in-home infrastructure to handle. Nokia already provide the necessary bits to allow a user to register their ONT themselves using a phone app etc. It is what will happen. Nokia call it ONT easy start ( https://www.nokia.com/networks/solutions/ont-easy-start/)It’s like buying a Formula 1 Van to do the school run, of course it will go the stated speed of 500mph or whatever but the local quality of roads don’t allow it etc etc. As examples of smaller units with a just a single gig port, the Huawei EG8010 is only 83mm x 69mm x 28mm and draws only 2.5w with the Nokia 7368 ISAM ONT G-010G-Q being 89 mm x 82 mm x 27 but states >4w My fear is that this might mean that in future we will be limited to copper hook ups to non-BT routers if I ever want to upgrade the modem to an independent brand with more range or features. And am also concerned how OR will get power to an outside wall fitted modem, either under the eaves or down nearer ground level on an outside wall. So exposed to damp etc. So I basically fear this is designed to save OR and BT installation costs, but which will limit my flexibility in future. Switch off anything else that's connected to your router, like other computers, consoles or devices Below are six simple steps to help improve your wireless Internet signal: 1 - Find a central location

Connect to your router using an Ethernet (wired) connection and switch off the Wi-Fi on your computer. If the speed test results are okay when you're using the cable, it could be the Wi-Fi that's causing the issues This whole thing is, as I’ve said, much more akin to cable / HFC network layout than point to point fibre and has to be considered in that way. The only reason cable operators in the USA allow customers to connect their own equipment is because they’re legally obliged and they hate doing it. You're not alone in not understanding what it all means. I eventually looked up lots of the terms and made a post ("Technical Jargon") at https://community.plus.net/t5/Tech-Help-Software-Hardware-etc/Technical-Jargon/m-p/1919108/highlight... . This ONT will likely contain the same circuit board as Nokia’s other router/Wi-Fi combined units, just with a lot of the PCB left empty, this is standard practice these days to reduce costs, use the the same BOM where you can and just leave stuff off not required, unless it works out cheaper to produce a smaller PCB due to the cost of the PCB itself and if quantities warrant it. Common-sense says a single port is more expensive if they are only making them for BT Openreach and the rest of the world is taking more 4 port models and/or they have a standard design to reduce costs.

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Incidentally, I was surprised to hear that the old copper line will not be disconnected and will continue to be used for phone calls, in parallel with the fibre line for data. A bit disappointed about that as I’d been hoping I could start to use a VOIP phone with better sound quality over a fibre line. For our premium managed installation, our engineers will set up a home or office to make the most of the service. That includes: If you're having trouble with your broadband speed the device you’re using could be the cause of the slow speed. If possible try using another device to see if you’re having a similar problem on that one too. Internet search found post, that says Solved: FTTP 1 Stage Installation - BT Community and Solved: Neighbours Have FTTP I Don't - BT Community Seemingly upgrade of telegraph pole could be FTTP.