Done! Thanks for the tip. Is the latest version '3v'?

DrT

Is the latest version '3v'?

Erm, yes, I believe it is . . . In fact, I'm quite sure it is. (If my muddle-mind is still malfunctioning, I know Zarjaz will provide the necessary correction. )

Not having seen a "3V" in real life, I'll say that I believe they come with a white, not black, PSU.

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In reply to a post by joconnell:

I was trying to minimize the number of boxes and plugs near the faceplate ...

It's only the OR supplied VDSL modem that has to be near the faceplate. The router can be up to 100 metres away from the modem.

So is the cable from the modem to the router the same type as from an ADSL faceplate to the router? Reason I ask is that I have the ADSL-out from the faceplate connected to a nearby cat5 network point which is then patched into my router in another part of the house.

OR modem >> router is standard ethernet, so if you run that from the modem to your existing CAT5 point instead of the ADSL going there you should be fine.

The old 'dodgy' ones were 2V's, the new 'improved' ones are 2B or 3B, which as you say, has a white PSU.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

OR modem >> router is standard ethernet, so if you run that from the modem to your existing CAT5 point instead of the ADSL going there you should be fine.

So if I were to buy my own router, such as a Billion 7800N that I'd be able to connect the OR modem to that via ethernet?

yeap

In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

The old 'dodgy' ones were 2V's, the new 'improved' ones are 2B or 3B, which as you say, has a white PSU.

Ah, right. Thanks for the clarification.