Bonded DSL connection and extended phone wiring
Bonded DSL connection and extended phone wiring
Keep the modem/router in place. The dual RJ11 cable used for bonded DSL is a custom setup that’s not too difficult to recreate, but it shouldn’t be. Aim for the shortest possible length—extending it will slow down your DSL synchronization. When you were using bonded DSL, you wanted those two connections as close together as possible (both downstream and upstream) to maximize performance. Instead of stretching the cable, run a longer RJ45 Ethernet cable from the modem/router to another switch in the house. If you prefer not to lay any cables, consider powerline adapters as an alternative.
You're looking to improve your home Wi-Fi coverage by moving the gateway outside your bedroom. One alternative you mentioned is setting up your own wired modem inside the bedroom and a wireless router outside. This avoids extra phone lines but may cause compatibility problems and lack ISP support.
Instead of purchasing a wireless access point such as an Ubiquiti AC Lite, you could simply use it to provide WiFi. Consumer modems and routers deliver WiFi performance that is far from ideal.
The size of a typical home has little impact on the wiring process. It should be connected at the junction. This makes it more secure, allowing him to install additional outlets flexibly.
I previously spent more than eight years in the DSL sector, which gives me confidence in this advice. Using a long cable beyond the master socket can significantly lower the sync rate and increase signal loss, keeping the SNR within a stable range. Low-quality cabling or DIY extensions often lead to problems. The best solution is to run a longer RJ45 from the modem/router to a switch and WiFi access point, ensuring stability without affecting performance or triggering ISP line management.
You should likely understand I’m currently working as an engineer at an ISP, specifically in DSL leadership. I didn’t suggest creating everything from scratch—just advised rewiring the jack and adding another if needed by the ISP. I never mentioned extending the cable, as it doesn’t help and could worsen things. There should be no extra cable connecting those pairs.
If you're unsure about why someone is advising you to rewire the socket already installed by the ISP, that's not sensible. Ideally, they shouldn't touch any of the pre-installed cabling. You and I both understand that interfering with their setup will break compatibility, leading to charges for every engineer visit needed to fix it. The best approach in my view is to connect a long RJ45 cable from the modem/router to a switch, set up a wireless AP on the switch, and link additional devices to that switch. Turn off WiFi on the modem/router since it won't be necessary if a strong enough AP covers the area.
They confirmed it, and now I'm considering it more seriously. The main drawback is the expense. I was aiming for a budget-friendly approach or a method that eliminates my ISP's gateway, avoiding the $10 monthly rental charge. Probably not possible, though.