Does BT hub have to be plugged into master socket?

Does BT hub have to be plugged into master socket?

You must always plug your Hub into the broadband connection on your master socket. If you plug it into a phone socket or extension, it just won’t work.

Can you have more than one BT master socket?

You can ask for the master socket to be relocated at a cost, but they would disconnect the original socket, as you can only have one connection to a socket, from the outside box.

Where do I put my BT master socket?

The Master BT Socket is connected directly to the incoming telephone line which is by far the best place to plug your router in because you will get the strongest signal.

Can I relocate my BT master socket?

You would have to ask BT to arrange an internal shift, and they would pass the task to Openreach.

How do I know which BT master socket I have?

A master socket (sometimes called the main socket) is where the phone line enters your home. It’s where your broadband signal is strongest. To find it, look for a white box on the wall. It’s always best to connect your broadband router to the master socket.

Does every house have a master socket?

Re: House Move new house has no BT master socket While some people have indeed fitted a modern master socket themselves, it is illegal for anyone other than an Openreach engineer to fit one. If you mess it up you could be liable prosecution and / or have to pay a fine.

How do I connect two phones to one line?

It’s possible to use two phone lines without using a two line phone, but you have to either rewire your wall jacks or purchase a two-line splitter. These devices plug into a standard two-line jack and split the line, directing the first line to one jack and the second line to the other jack.

How do I move my phone line to another room?

It’s not hard to extend a line from an existing phone jack to a new one in another room. Simply unscrew the existing jack from the wall, and attach the color-coded wires for the new cable to the matching terminals. Then run the cable to the new jack and attach the matching wires to it.

Can an electrician move a phone socket?

Only Openreach are allowed to move the master socket. There would be nothing to gain by fitting a new box as the Openreach charge would still apply to provide the cable.

Can you move a telephone socket?

The master socket normally belongs to the phone line provider and in theory can’t be moved. There is normally a provision to extend from them, in a way that the extensions can be disconnected for testing.