Network Terminating Unit
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The NTE5 is a network terminating point used in the UK. It
connects to incoming and outgoing copper wiring.
These units also act as a demarcation point and provide a method of
isolating the customers wiring.
Customer equipment equipment can be connected either via the Line Jack or by hard wiring onto IDC contacts fitted inside the faceplate. Removal of the face plate exposes a socket which is used for testing the carriers line. This provides for a clear demarcation point between network and customer wiring. Can be surface mounted (with back box) or flush mounted. Accommodates a single copper telephone line.
NTE5A
NTE 5B
The
NTE 5B has the same function as the NTE 5A but does not have the Line
Jack outlet in the faceplate. The face plate is just used as a
connection for the customer wiring.
This NTE was a "secure" version of the NTE 5A and was typically used for
payphones or lines at secure locations.
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NTE5B
NTE 5C Mark 1
This socket is shaped differently to the older NTE5 sockets in so much
as the front is curved in shape. The front plate is removable
without tools and this is done by pressing the clips on either side of
the plate.
Wiring connection is by "Cam Locks" which are colour coded. The ‘Network’ connectors are RED and the ‘Home’ wiring connectors are BLUE. No tools are required for the connection. The Mark 1 can be identified by the blue "Cam Lock" cover. The home wiring is no longer connected to the faceplate, which again makes it even easier to swap according to the service being installed.
Uses a 2 wire "Cam Lock" connector on the rear connect to the incoming phone line and three wire "Cam Lock" connector on the front to allow the user to connect internal telephone extension wiring. It is supplied as two pieces (rear plate with test socket, incoming line & extension connectors and front lower plate equipped with BT socket). The socket can be flush mounted to a standard single gang back box. The VDSL face plate Mark 4 and G.fast plate can be fitted in place of the supplied front plate. Dimensions (L) 85mm x (W) 85mm x (H) 35.5mm.
VDSL Face Plate Mark 1
VDSL Mark 1
VDSL Face Plate Mark 2
VDSL Face Plate Mark 3
VDSL Face Plate Mark 4
G. Fast Faceplate
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Last revised: April 06, 2022FM |