Firstly thank you for taking the time to read this
Secondly, complete newbie and novice so apologies for any incorrect terminology or explanations
So, I have an issue with my broadband cabling, specifically an extension lead to my shed. I think the issue is config related but would appreciate opinions and suggestions on how to fix.
Here is, hopefully, an overview of the problem:
- phone line is running into my house. Master socket and Sky broadband router all located in same room
- from the router I have a standard Cat5 cable running to a inline coupler which connects to a 2 pair extension cable which runs to my shed / office at the top of my garden (this cable has been in place for over 2 years and I know it used to work but I now have a different setup hence the rework required)
- the four pairs are in the coupler as normal
- to allow for broadband (and having taken previous advice) the 2 pair is connected as follows (blue / blue white in 6/3 and orange / orange white in 2/1). I realise 6/3 is normally for the green pair but I was advised to use green for the data (??). I should add that originally I connected the blue pair to 4/5 as normal but this also didn’t work
- at the shed end I have a cat5 outlet and the two pairs are matched as in the house coupler
- I have connected a tester and have the right pairing showing (3/6 and 1/2 flashing)
- however when I connect my laptop I get no connectivity at all. I’ve tried a Pc and A Mac just in case

Everything seems ok from a cabling perspective. Is there any config required? Does anyone know if the Sky router is configured for gigabit connectivity and I have to change settings for 10/100?

Any help appreciated and again apologies for any incorrect terminology or Mickey Mouse explanations. Tried to keep it as simple as possible

Thanks in advance


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