What is a pre-filtered phone socket?

Pre-filtered main phone socket Pre-filtered main phone sockets have two ports on the front, which means your line is already split between your phone and broadband connection. You can plug your phone and router straight into a pre-filtered main phone socket without using any microfilters.

How do I know if my phone socket is pre-filtered?

Double / pre-filtered socket If your master phone socket has 2 ports this means it’s a pre-filtered master socket, so your line is already split between your phone and broadband connections.

Can I use the BT test socket permanently?

You can use the test socket for as long as you want. People generally don’t because they have phone extensions. It might be worth investigating your internal wiring. It sounds like it is faulty as there should be very little difference between the test socket and normal sockets.

Is Openreach master socket 5c filtered?

With this master socket, Openreach are also providing a new MK4 filtered faceplate in some instances. This provides two ports, one for a router to plug into and one for a telephone to plug into.

Can I have 2 master phone sockets?

You should only have one master socker, the rest will be secondary/slaves.

Can I install a BT master socket?

Re: master socket installation If the main line comes in overhead, then Openreach can be asked to re-locate the master socket to where you want it. If it comes in underground, then you would need to provide access for Openreach to fit a master socket. You can then run your own extension from that master socket.

Can I plug my router into any telephone socket?

Technically, you can’t connect a router to any phone socket, because a router is not the same as a modem. You can connect a modem or router/modem combo to a phone socket, but it still has to be a DSL modem.

Do I need a micro filter for my phone socket?

There are two types of sockets – single or double sockets. The way you connect your phone and broadband depends on which one you have. If your master socket has a single socket, then you will need a micro filter. You’ll need one of these on every phone socket that has phone or broadband equipment plugged into it.

Can I use a faceplate filter on a 68mm socket?

If your socket is around 68mm wide it is an old style socket or an extension socket and you cannot use faceplate filters or the BT I-Plate on this socket.

What is a test socket on a phone line?

It’s the point between the wiring in your house and the phone line that comes from outside. If your master socket has a removable faceplate, then it should contain a test socket. You can find the test socket by unscrewing the faceplate and removing it.

What is a master phone socket?

What is a master phone socket? 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.