High quality kit (patch leads, sockets and cat5e) would certainly future proof you for a gigabit networking setup at some later date if required...

A couple of follow on questions on a Data Extension Cable if I may. I am having FTTC installed in 10 days time. Currently, I have a Master Socket with an ADSL Nation NTE5 faceplate. Sadly, there are no easily reached sockets and I run my current modem/router off a power extension cable. I persuaded my OH that this was just a temporary arrangement about a year ago!

1. Will the OR engineer insist on replacing the NTE5 faceplate?

2. If I go for a Data Extension Cable, then I assume that cable still leaves access to the Master Socket as a telephone point and test socket (should it be needed)?

3. Is there any significant speed loss with the cable (depending on length used of course)?

I intend to use my Fritz!Box as a FTTC modem once the OR chappie has disappeared. Will he insist on me connecting my FB to the modem or can I get away with testing the system with a cable between, say, a laptop and the modem? Thanks.

Testing from modem to laptop should be fine, make sure firewall is turned on, as you will be direct on internet.

Existing faceplate should be fine, but some may insist on changing it for new one.

In reply to a post by MrSaffron:

Testing from modem to laptop should be fine, make sure firewall is turned on, as you will be direct on internet.

Existing faceplate should be fine, but some may insist on changing it for new one.

Thanks for your response and advice.