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BT NTE5c Master Socket Linebox

BT NTE5c Master Socket

Latest New Master Socket from BT will speed up your Broadband...

BT NTE5c Master Socket Linebox replaces the long established BT NTE5a Master Socket. No special tools are needed to connect the NTE5c to your existing wiring. Because It uses ‘Cam’ style connections, it is therefore ideal for DIY installation.
A special Test Socket is included allowing you to directly access the Openreach Network coming into your property. This will help you in the event of a fault.

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BT NTE5c Master Socket

Most notably, the new NTE5c from BT Openreach, features a clip on front panel – removable without using any special tools. If you want to remove the front panel to disconnect your own extension wiring, or to carry out a line test simply grip both sides, press and pull forwards. Termination for the incoming telephone line is via a Cam style connector needing no special tools to connect the wires. The Cam connector is lifted by pulling back with your thumb, then the telephone wire (not stripped) is inserted into the clear Cam. Once fully inserted, applying firm pressure on the cam locks the wire into place and makes the connection, simple! So, when running your own telephone extension cable, you terminate this in the same way via the Cam connector on the front of the rear section of the NTE5c Master Socket.

NTE5c Master Socket Linebox and Filtered Front Plate kit

Purchase this superior kit if you do not already have an NTE5c Master Socket Linebox installed. Please note that the Filtered Front Plate is NOT interchangeable with the NTE5a version. They are completely different products.

This one is far better and has the latest built in filtering technology keeping your Internet connection as fast as possible.

How does the Filtered Frontplate speed up my Internet?

The old way of wiring up Telephone Lines inside a house between the Master Socket and an Extension Socket fundamentally changed when Broadband was introduced.
Extension wiring used a ‘Bell Circuit’ – a single wire connecting the Master to the Extensions to make them ring. Because this wire isn’t paired with another it acts as an aerial picking up interference from mains electrical wiring. So this leads to slower unreliable Broadband.
The Filtered Front Plate allows for the Bell Circuit to be connected. It acts as a barrier between the main socket where the Router is plugged in and all the extensions. No more interference, and therefore a cleaner Broadband signal and faster Internet!

I'll be pleased to help..

If you would like help or advice please call me, and I will advise which version is right for your situation.

Take a look around my website for lots of useful tips and links. If you have WiFi problems, or would like to carry out a Broadband speed test, all the information you need is right here.