Different size DSL

[Raven221221221]

Hello, (hope im in the right category)
I just got a new router from my internet provider. The issue is that the wall socket I have for my DSL is the size of a regular ethernet cable (it still has only 2 wires in it - but max of 8). My current router has the same sized socket for DSL. The new one has a smaller socket (max. of 6 wires). The older router is also adsl2+/isdn, while the new one is vdsl2/isdn. Is it ok to just change the plastic cover at the end? And are there any cables for purchase, that have one end with a different size than the other?

 

[grana92]

I'm guessing your wall socket is RJ45 (8 pin) and your DSL socket is RJ 15 (6 pin).

You could use a RJ11 (4 pin) cable ONLY IF you're on ADSL2+
If you're on VDSL u MUST use the correct type of connectors. (Failing to do so you will experience massive line breaks)
If this is the case just buy a cable that has RJ15 on one side and RJ45 on the other

 

[CrzyGK]

As long as your cable fits both ends, your fine. DSL only uses 1 pair (two wires). As long as that pair (The center two wires) make it from the jack to your modem, your golden.

 

[CrzyGK]

I'm guessing your wall socket is RJ45 (8 pin) and your DSL socket is RJ 15 (6 pin).

You could use a RJ11 (4 pin) cable ONLY IF you're on ADSL2+
If you're on VDSL u MUST use the correct type of connectors. (Failing to do so you will experience massive line breaks)
If this is the case just buy a cable that has RJ15 on one side and RJ45 on the other

I'm sorry, but that's not true.

 

[grana92]

I'm guessing your wall socket is RJ45 (8 pin) and your DSL socket is RJ 15 (6 pin).

You could use a RJ11 (4 pin) cable ONLY IF you're on ADSL2+
If you're on VDSL u MUST use the correct type of connectors. (Failing to do so you will experience massive line breaks)
If this is the case just buy a cable that has RJ15 on one side and RJ45 on the other

I'm sorry, but that's not true.

Sorry bro but it sure is. The problem actually is that if the socket on the router is RJ45 and you connect the RJ11 instead, the RJ11 will move inside that socket, and by my experience, it only takes some small movement and friction to break the connection with the DSLAM

 

[CrzyGK]

I'm guessing your wall socket is RJ45 (8 pin) and your DSL socket is RJ 15 (6 pin).

You could use a RJ11 (4 pin) cable ONLY IF you're on ADSL2+
If you're on VDSL u MUST use the correct type of connectors. (Failing to do so you will experience massive line breaks)
If this is the case just buy a cable that has RJ15 on one side and RJ45 on the other

I'm sorry, but that's not true.

Sorry bro but it sure is. The problem actually is that if the socket on the router is RJ45 and you connect the RJ11 instead, the RJ11 will move inside that socket, and by my experience, it only takes some small movement and friction to break the connection with the DSLAM

Can you link any documentation that supports your claim? I've dealt with a lot of business customers and I have never seen this. I have seen bonded DSL presented it such a way, but that's not at all a common practice.

I've also yet to have an issue using a RJ11 plug in an RJ45 jack.