FTTP Ethernet Cable Query

[huggy121]

Hi. My query is that I am having Vodafone full fibre 900 broadband installed in a couple of weeks time. Do I need to have a Ethernet cable to connect from the new box that will be installed to the new router, I think it's called an ONT?! I bought an RJ11 cable but I believe this is possibly the wrong cable to connect from the ONT to the Vodafone router. I have my current BT router about 4 metres away from the BT wall socket and wish to put the new router in the same place. I think the ONT needs a power supply too?! Can someone clear up these queries please so I'm ready for install day. Thanks.

[Ripshod]

Yes, it's just a standard cat5e lan cable you need, the one with rj45 plugs. 

[Jayach]

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@Ripshod wrote:

Yes, it's just a standard cat5 lan cable you need, the one with rj45 plugs. 

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Cat 5e or higher for gigabit.

[Ripshod]

I realised my faux pas when I came back to check. Now corrected. 

@huggy121 while vodafone say that the ONT needs to be placed close to a socket the engineer that does the install would be happy with an extension lead. The power lead from the mains adapter is fairly long though. 

[Jayach]

The cable is an RJ45 Ethernet cable, and one will come with the router, but you might need a longer one.. RJ11 is a DSL cable and you won't need that.

Yes, the ONT will require a power socket.