Hi i have a 5c master socket. Idc terminals on the rear connect to the incoming bt line idc terminals on the front faceplate.
Uk Telephone Wiring
Nte5a master socket wiring diagram. It allows easy testing of the bt network by removal of the front lower faceplate to reveal the test socket. The phone works fine when plugged in to the test socket. Nte5a type master socket referred to as type 1 nte5 as previously installed by bt openreach now replaced by the nte5c master socket. Everything works wonderfully but i am still hoping to squeeze some extra speed from the line currently running at 34mbs and was wondering about the bell wire fix that is often touted. If wiring from an lju type master socket then that is covered later on. With the mk4 vdsl filter front cover removed the test socket can be seen at the centre top of the back plate and instructions on how it is used are shown above.
Your master socket used to be something like this and may still do. Instructions on how to connect home telephone wiring to. Hi this video shows you how to change a very old bt 21a master socket into a newer nte5a master socket so you can then test your line using the test socket to prove telephone and broadband. Equiped with a test socket it allows easy testing of the bt network simply remove the lower front plate to isolate any internal wiring plug a phonerouter into the test socket. A circuit diagram of the bt openreach nte5c telephone master socket. C1 18μf capacitor r1 470kω out of service resistor r2 bell wire resistorchoke colouring says ω meter reads 77ω inside the nte5c telephone master socket 5c.
C1 18μf capacitor sp1 surge protector r1 470kω out of service resistor wiring diagram master socket. Nte5a type master socket as previously installed by bt openreach now replaced by the nte5c master socket. In home wiring and test socket 1. The back plate is the same as the nte5c. The diagram should be self explanatory as it shows what colours go where. There were 3 components the ring capacitor the test resistor and the surge protector.
Hi this video is a very quick example of how to wire up a nte5 master socket as found in the uk on bt and virgin media telephone lines. The face plate on the nte5 connects user side wiring to the master socket by the dummy plug this goes into the test socket this is the socket used to test if your user side wiring is at fault. It you wanted to add extension socket. Black wire connected to a and green wire connected to b. He made a great job of the setup and in the process replaced the master socket in my house changing the wiring arrangement as he did. R1 service resistor r2 bell wire resistor c.
For much more detail then please watch my longer 22 minute. Components from left to right. I added an extension to the master socket blue with white rings to 2 orange with white rings to 3 and white with blue rings to 5.
Gallery of Nte5a Master Socket Wiring Diagram
