If you’ve ever wondered why your Wi-Fi struggles to reach the bedrooms, home office or outdoor entertaining area, the problem might not be your internet plan at all. It could simply be where your NBN box was installed.
It’s something we see almost every week across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and the wider Hunter Valley.
Many homeowners have their NBN Network Termination Device (NTD) installed in the garage, laundry or another out-of-the-way location. While this is often the quickest place for the initial installation, it isn’t always the best place for your home network.
The good news? It can be fixed.
Because standard NBN installers do not perform complex internal cabling, you are frequently left with weak Wi-Fi coverage where you actually live and work.
The ultimate solution is running a Cat 6 Ethernet cable from the NTD to a central router location. Here is how FibrePros bridges the gap, delivering professional data cabling across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter Valley.
The Problem: The “Standard” NBN Installation Limit
* Basic Placement: NBN technicians install the NTD on the nearest external wall to the street connection.
* No Complex Runs: They will not fish cables through multi-story walls, crawl under tight subfloors, or route wires across complex ceiling spaces.
* Poor Wi-Fi: Putting your router next to a poorly placed NTD results in dead zones, dropped connections, and wasted internet speeds.
Below is the image of NBN New NTD for the refernce. Its way smaller that the old NTD’s
The Solution: A Dedicated Cat 6 Ethernet Run
To get your router into a central living space or home office, you need a dedicated data line. A Cat 6 Ethernet cable is the gold standard for this job:
* Full Speed: It handles speeds up to 10 Gbps, completely future-proofing your home network.
* Zero Interference: It ensures your router receives the pure, maximum speed coming from your NBN connection without signal drop.
* Massive Range: It maintains peak performance across runs up to 100 meters long.
This allows you to place your router exactly where it performs best.
Whether that’s:
- The living room
- A home office
- The centre of the house
- Upstairs
- A media room
your router receives the full speed from the NBN connection without relying on Wi-Fi between rooms.
Why We Recommend Cat 6 Cabling
Cat 6 Ethernet cable is the standard we install because it’s reliable, fast and built for modern homes.
Some of its benefits include:
- Supports high-speed internet for today’s NBN plans
- Ready for future internet upgrades
- Stable connection for gaming and streaming
- Better performance than relying on Wi-Fi alone
- Suitable for runs up to 100 metres
- Reduces interference compared to older cabling
Once installed, you’ll have a clean and reliable wired connection from your NBN box directly to your router.
How FibrePros Can Help
This is exactly the type of work we specialise in.
While standard NBN installations are focused on getting your service connected, we focus on making your internet work better throughout your entire home.
Our team installs professional Cat 6 cabling that lets you move your router to the location where it performs best.
Every installation is planned around your home, your layout and how you actually use the internet.
At FibrePros, we specialise in the complex internal cabling that NBN technicians skip. We handle the entire upgrade process to give you the ultimate home network layout.
What We Do
Every installation includes careful planning and a professional finish.
✔ Site Assessment
We’ll inspect your home and recommend the best location for your router based on coverage and performance.
✔ Hidden Cable Runs
Where possible, cables are routed through:
- Roof spaces
- Wall cavities
- Under-floor areas
- Existing conduit
This keeps everything neat and out of sight.
✔ Professional Wall Plates
Instead of loose cables hanging from the wall, we install neat RJ45 wall outlets that match your home.
✔ Complete Testing
Once the installation is finished, we test the connection to make sure everything is working correctly before we leave.
Areas We Service
FibrePros proudly provides professional data cabling and NBN cabling services throughout:
Newcastle
Including:
- Merewether
- Hamilton
- Wallsend
- Cameron Park
- Charlestown
- WarnersBay
- Cardiff
- Kotara
- Eleebana
- Valentine
- Belmont
- Redhead
- Swansea
Lake Macquarie
Including:
- Warners Bay
- Eleebana
- Valentine
- Speers Point
- Toronto
- Belmont
Maitland
Including:
- Thornton
- Rutherford
- East Maitland
- Ashtonfield
- Metford
Cessnock & Hunter Valley
Including:
- Cessnock
- Kurri Kurri
- Mulbring
- Branxton
- Greta
- Pokolbin
If you’re nearby, there’s a good chance we service your area too.
Is It Worth Moving Your Router?
For many homeowners, absolutely.
A properly positioned router can make a noticeable difference to everyday internet use without changing your internet provider or upgrading your plan.
If you’re experiencing slow Wi-Fi in parts of the house, relocating your router using professionally installed Cat 6 cabling is often one of the most effective improvements you can make.
Why Choose FibrePros?
At FibrePros, we take pride in delivering neat, reliable and professional installations.
When you choose us, you can expect:
- Clean workmanship
- Quality Cat 6 cabling
- Professional cable routing
- Registered cabling practices
- Honest advice
- Friendly local service
- Reliable communication from start to finish
We treat every home as if it were our own.
Ready to Improve Your Home Wi-Fi?
If your NBN box is stuck in the garage, laundry or another inconvenient location, we can help you relocate your router with professionally installed Cat 6 cabling.
Whether you’re working from home, streaming movies, gaming or simply want stronger Wi-Fi throughout your house, FibrePros can design a solution that suits your home.
Call FibrePros today on 0416 422 356 to arrange a site visit and let us help you get the most from your NBN connection.