Extending telephone point for modem

[1nteger]

My BT phone point is in the lounge.
I am setting up my PC in the basement (PC room) below.
I don't want a wireless connection, as I want minimal network lag for online gaming.

What's the best way to connect my PC...?

1. Ethernet extension from the BT point to the basement? or...
2. Phone line extension to the basement to plug my router and a shorter ethernet cable into?

 

[Quadophile]

The maximum limit for Ethernet cable is 100m (328 ft), as long as you are within this limit it is OK.. So check if it exceeds this limit, if so, the second option should work better.

By the way, I noticed your presence on the forum after a long time, hope all is OK. Good to see you here

 

[muckshifter]

Hello 1nt

Shop bought "BT extensions" are/were not technically up to the job. Ensure it's a "proper" BT job, or you may experience some errors. ( I have first hand knowledge )

A CAT5 (or better) Ethernet cable, as Quad pointed out, has a length limit, if you can call the length of a football pitch a limit.

Be aware of where you route the cable, no matter which you one you choose.

 

[Abarbarian]

You can wire in a permanent socket very easily. I have done this, moved main box and added three extension boxes, at my cabin in 2004 and had no problems since. The job took me 1 hour and cost nothing as I found the wall sockets and a length of standard BT house cable in a skip.

http://www.clarity.it/telecoms/adsl_faceplate_mod.htm

http://www.solwise.co.uk/adsl_splitters.htm

http://www.webuser.co.uk/broadband/advice/372354/fix-broadband-connection-faults

 

[floppybootstomp]

Either method is ok, whatever suits your needs best.