Testing network in house I’m buying

nst68

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I (hopefully) buying a new build and want to make sure the ethernet cabling works.

There’s this wall plate by the OpenReach box and a matching one in the lounge.

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Will using a simple cable tester this like check the wiring?

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Dg834man said:
Mis matched euro modules and the cover looks broken, paint around sockets looks ruff, hope your prepared to create a snagging list.
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Going based on the photo I'd assume OP isn't going to be the first owner. Will more than likely need to replace the modules himself.
 
Dg834man said:
Mis matched euro modules and the cover looks broken, paint around sockets looks ruff, hope your prepared to create a snagging list.
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Yep
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Lots of the sockets are like this, just need a clean up.

This is the best one we've seen so far, the first time they fitted the door stop it missed the door!

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Semple said:
Going based on the photo I'd assume OP isn't going to be the first owner. Will more than likely need to replace the modules himself.
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We'll be the first owner.

I'm getting an electrician in to run extra power and network cable back to here, they'll around 5 additional network cables, don't think I'll need anything like a patch panel, atm I'm thinking of getting an MDF board and mounting the router and switch to it.
 
robj20 said:
New builds are shocking. I would 100% get a professional in to snag everything if I were buying new.
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We're considering this, people we've talked to said it helps if it's done by a 3rd party, so the developers don't make you feel you're being petty about small jobs.
 
nst68 said:
We're considering this, people we've talked to said it helps if it's done by a 3rd party, so the developers don't make you feel you're being petty about small jobs.
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Exactly, it's a lot of money for a new house. A professional snagger is such small amount to be sure it's built correctly, it's easy to spot decorating errors less so all the regulatory stuff.
You see that guy on YouTube finding out of level walls, not enough insulation, it's scary the issues they find.
I'd say your allowed to be picky it's hundreds of thousands of pounds.
 
nst68 said:
We'll be the first owner.

I'm getting an electrician in to run extra power and network cable back to here, they'll around 5 additional network cables, don't think I'll need anything like a patch panel, atm I'm thinking of getting an MDF board and mounting the router and switch to it.
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I use this, keeps things nice and tidy

TRENDnet 8-Port Cat6A Shielded Wall Mount Patch Panel, 1000BASE-T/ 10GBASE-T Support, Wall mounting Options, Compatible with cat5e, cat6, cat6a, 110 or Krone Type, TC-P08C6AS'

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nst68 said:
I (hopefully) buying a new build and want to make sure the ethernet cabling works.

There’s this wall plate by the OpenReach box and a matching one in the lounge.

wyVM6Xyl.jpeg


Will using a simple cable tester this like check the wiring?

h5Z0k70l.jpeg
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Is the cable just from the master socket to the lounge....or could it be 2 outlets that feed back to a 3rd location where you'd house a switch?

Just mentioning that incase the cable test fails.
 
nst68 said:
We're considering this, people we've talked to said it helps if it's done by a 3rd party, so the developers don't make you feel you're being petty about small jobs.
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If you're looking for a professional snagger, I can recommend the firm I used. Feel free to DM me if so
 
Purchased a new build myself in January this year. Had a fair few small issues to be fair which the developers have been working through however the most annoying ones are:

From the Comms panel under the stairs where the Virgin, Hyperoptic and BT Openreach equipment sits, the network cable that runs from there to the panel in the front room where you would put the router is only a 100mb Cable! Either that or the cable is not punched in correctly or damaged somehow.

Another issue is BT came out and installed an internal aerial in the loft and none of the cables in the loft terminated to any of the aerial points in the house!

I have since had them out to terminate all cables correctly but they do just chuck these together!
 
Feel wrong to have aerial sockets on the walls and nothing on the other end of them. An antenna and distribution amplifier is £60, just put them in.
 
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