Doing gigabit Ethernet over my British phone wires
15 days ago
- #Gigabit Ethernet
- #UK Internet
- #DIY Networking
- Author shares frustration with powerline adapters, achieving only up to 180 Mbps, far from desired 500 Mbps.
- Discusses UK internet deals, noting the country's paradoxical position as both cheap and expensive for internet services.
- Explores the potential of using existing phone wires for Gigabit Ethernet, highlighting the abundance of phone sockets in UK homes.
- Details the discovery and purchase of a German-made device (gigacopper G4201TM) capable of converting phone lines to Gigabit Ethernet.
- Describes the cumbersome process of importing the device from Germany post-Brexit, including VAT and handling fees.
- Shares successful setup and testing of the device, achieving full 500 Mbps speed over phone lines.
- Mentions the importance of buying the 'InHome' variant for optimal performance and low latency.
- Expresses frustration with the UK's phone wiring standards, which complicate attempts to repurpose for Ethernet.
- Concludes that the gigacopper device is a viable solution for achieving high-speed internet over existing phone lines in UK homes.