Openreach VDSL Modem Dimensions

Hi, I am preparing for my FTTC installation on Thursday and am trying to find the dimensions of the openreach modem. Could someone measure the size of it for me by any chance ?

4.5" x 6.5" x 1.5"

DrT

... don't forget, there will be some space required around the modem so it can 'breath'.

I believe the recommended installation is wall-mounting as so many have had to be replaced after cooking themselves.

In reply to a post by Going_Digital:

Hi, I am preparing for my FTTC installation on Thursday and am trying to find the dimensions of the openreach modem. Could someone measure the size of it for me by any chance ?

See:-

http://www.markyboy.net/misc/fttcmodemdims.JPG

And

http://www.markyboy.net/misc/fttcmodem1.JPG

When my FTTC was installed I received 2V modems which are a 2nd generation version '2' so I assume the problems of the earlier version modems have been fixed.

http://stuff.futile.net/fttc/modem.jpg

Thanks everyone for the info, I am planning on putting it on the wall but needed to know if it would fit in the gap between the shelf upright and the corner of the room and it seems it will. So now I can drill a couple of holes now I have the dimensions so I can position it where I want and save the BT engineer a couple of minutes as I'm going to ask them to move the master socket from behind the front door to upstairs.

Edited by deleted (Tue 09-Aug-11 10:03:05)

Don't forget, the Modem has a Power and Ethernet connection coming from its underside. Allow a good inch and a half for these cables.

Why drill holes, BT/OR do it as part of the installation.

In reply to a post by G3UZF:

Why drill holes, BT/OR do it as part of the installation.

To save time for the engineer and make sure it lines up nicely with my 12v DC UPS that will be powering it.

They don't have to.

In reply to a post by G3UZF:

Why drill holes, BT/OR do it as part of the installation.

It was certainly not offered to me, not even mentioned, nor was the possibility of wall-mounting it (which I have done).

In reply to a post by Going_Digital:

So now I can drill a couple of holes now I have the dimensions so I can position it where I want and save the BT engineer a couple of minutes as I'm going to ask them to move the master socket from behind the front door to upstairs.

?
Don't you need to know the position of the mounting points on the back?

See broadbandjockey's post for mounting holes.

In reply to a post by kasg:

In reply to a post by G3UZF:

Why drill holes, BT/OR do it as part of the installation.

It was certainly not offered to me, not even mentioned, nor was the possibility of wall-mounting it (which I have done).

The only option given to me was wall mounting. The modem comes with a template for wall mounting! We discussed the best place for it and that's where it went - a perfect job. I wouldn't be drilling holes yet - have a chat with the engineer when he arrives.

The engineer never mentioned wall mounting mine, he left it sitting flat, he did mention the issue of older ones overheating. I think cause i got a version 2 wall mounting is as necessary

The difference in approach is odd isn't it? I have the latest version which I don't believe overheats, but he didn't even consider anything other than wall mounting.......

Ah well - perhaps it's more down to the individual engineer - but the fact that there is a wall mounting template in the modem pack should give them a clue!!"

I wall mounted it myself after reading all the horror stories on here, even after a few hours constant downloading at 4.6MB/sec it remains cool to touch

Ah well - perhaps it's more down to the individual engineer

They have all been told .....

err... yes they do, unless the punter specifically requests that they don't.

I have been at 4-5 FTTC installs over the last 8 weeks and none of the engineers offered to wall mount.

Then they are being slip-shod. I fit them on a daily basis.