Do high speed ADSL cables make a difference?
Suitable for the internet and internet Telephones and enables you to place your router or landline further away from the wall socket. Digital High-Speed ADSL 2 transmits up to 10 times faster than any standard telephone cable for a clean & clear transmission improving sound and data transmission.
What cables does ADSL use?
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) connections use the copper phone line to deliver internet, and a landline phone service. This was the primary broadband connection type before nbn ™ started installing its fibre. It uses Telstra’s copper cables to provide an internet connection.
Is ADSL cable the same as Ethernet cable?
The cables used for DSL and Ethernet connections are similar. Both are constructed of copper wiring, but typical Ethernet cables have two extra pairs of twisted copper wires. Ethernet also uses a larger plug, whereas DSL uses the standard phone plug. They are not interchangeable.
How far can you run ADSL line?
In general, the maximum range for DSL without a repeater is 5.5 km (18,000 feet). As distance decreases toward the telephone company office, the data rate increases. Another factor is the gauge of the copper wire. The heavier 24 gauge wire carries the same data rate farther than 26 gauge wire.
What is the maximum ADSL speed?
8 Mbps
The maximum ADSL speed (i.e. downlink connection speed) for basic ADSL is 8 Mbps. If you have the more modern variant of ADSL called ADSL2+ on your line, the maximum downlink connection speed is 24 Mbps. Sadly, only very few broadband users who are located close to the exchange can achieve anywhere near these speeds.
How long can ADSL cable be?
Can I extend my broadband cable?
If you need an extension cable, use a good quality DSL cable (also known as ADSL cables) to connect your router to the phone master socket. Your SSE broadband pack includes one of these cables. Remember – using a longer extension cable may affect your broadband speed.
Why is my ADSL line so slow?
The biggest factor that affects ADSL speed is your distance from your local telephone exchange. ADSL and ADSL2+ are delivered to your home over copper wires, and because of this, the speed of your connection to the network is impacted by the distance the information needs to travel between the exchange and your home.
What is the max speed of ADSL?
What cable do I need to extend broadband?
If you need an extension cable, use a good quality DSL cable (also known as ADSL cables) to connect your router to the phone master socket.
How can I make my internet cable longer?
You can extend your ethernet cable via inline couplers. Wire both ends of both cables with RJ45 male connectors, and use inline ethernet couplers with female /female RJ45 connectors. Another option is to wire an RJ45 ethernet port on one end of one of the cables and extend them directly.
How long can a DSL cable be?