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For the BT techs
1. How long is the power lead that is used for the modem? I know where I want to put the modem - just need to ensure the socket is close enough.
2. Have you ever seen one wall mounted? or is there provision to do so?
3. Can I assume the 2701HGV-C Fibre Hub is the exact same profile as the standard ADSL variant but with a WAN port rather than DSL - I can then use the same wall mount fixings.
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Not a BT Tech, but I measured mine- power lead is 3 metres.
I've wall-mounted mine- two "keyhole" type screwhead slots at 4" centres, can be either vertical (cables exit on right) or horizontal (cables exit at bottom).
Can't help with the last point.
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Thanks ...
I noticed teh speedtest.net results there - pre Infinity 350 miles from London, and then suddenly when installed it's just 100 miles! So, Infinity really does bring you closer.
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Excellent ... It will be just under 2m so all should be fine.
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The lead to the master socket is 2 metres (I think, didn't actually measure it) and is cheapo voice quality flat twin, not even twisted pair so you might want to think about something better if you have any local problem with electrical noise.
Edited by billford (Wed 12-Jan-11 11:04:08)
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There are two possible locations for the modem - one will require about 200mm of lead from the master and the second about 400mm. I have got some 2 pair Cat5e leads terminated in RJ11s already and use those for the existing ADSL.
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That doesn't mean anything really, its based on where your IP address has been registered.
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You did not recognise the comment being a little TiC!
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Thanks ...
I noticed teh speedtest.net results there - pre Infinity 350 miles from London, and then suddenly when installed it's just 100 miles! So, Infinity really does bring you closer. Ah, but at the speed of light your mass becomes infinite, so better start watching your (band)width stats. 300 kg per month is easily achieved!
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk
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The power lead length has been answered. Yes, wall mount it, I am starting to have a pet theory, that wall mounted is best. Your new 'fibre' 2-wire is identical in shape, but the side 'panels' are solid rather than vented. I can't recall wall mounting holes for either, but will check for you later.
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If the given lead is not used then make sure you change it if anything goes wrong !
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I keep the old one coiled up and draped over the modem just in case 
Why on earth BT couldn't supply Cat5 beats me, it's not that expensive. An old saw about a ha'porth of tar comes to mind 
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By side panels I presume you mean the 200x150 mm sides.
I have two elongated Z shaped brackets screwed to the wall which slot quite nicely into the vent slots on the top and bottom - when viewed on the stand with te cables dropping out from below. It works well and the case does not even get warm.
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2wire2700HGV wallmount - a nice simple solution
General Layout - I will probably mount the modem where the ISDN PBX is currently fitted as it uses the same fixings and then move teh PBX off to the right of the NTE8.
Power is about 1 meter to the left - plenty of sockets too!
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It arrived yesterday - a quick look and can see it has just three slots in the edges - but they are still just right to mount it - all the indicators are on the top though rather than a corner but only a problem if it fails.
Just have to wait for Tuesday midday.
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The modem and hub sat flat for a few hours before being properly mounted and the case temperature was probably 10 to 15 degrees warmer when flat. Now they are wall mounted the cases are at ambient with obviously a good air flow through them.
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Thats why we advise people to leave both on a hard flat surface, not on the carpet...simples !
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In my case they were on a nice hard flat surface ...
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In my case they were on a nice hard flat surface ... Mobile broadband does not mean walking around with the router on top of your head !
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