N00b Home network question

Rusko187 · 22 Mar 2018 at 11:08

Ok so hopefully I can word this right. I'm moving to a new build home next week and in this home we have 5 different telephone socket points connected together. There is what looks to be a master BT socket in the hallway (which I assume will be used for the router) but in addition where there are TV aerial points or in the study there are additional telephone sockets.

My question is can this be used as a kind of internet wired network? so in effect I can have my TV and PC hardwired to the network with the router remaining in the hall? If so do I need anything additional?
Sorry this may be an extremely silly question to ask but I'm totally unsure.

bledd · 22 Mar 2018 at 11:14

No.

You should have asked them to fit network ports during the build.

Rusko187 · 22 Mar 2018 at 11:21

bledd said:
No.

You should have asked them to fit network ports during the build.

We agreed to buy the house when it was built as it was on a deal, guessing because it's not Cat V cables hence it cannot be adjusted.

BigT · 22 Mar 2018 at 13:49

I know it sounds a silly question, and I promise I’m not being condescending but are you sure those 5 BT sockets are telephone and not network? With modern DECT systems only needing one socket for multiple handsets, builders do often wire for network cabling instead and the sockets look visually similar. A key giveaway is sometimes you see a patch panel where all the cables come together in a cupboard under the stairs.

Hyburnate · 22 Mar 2018 at 13:56

BigT said:
I know it sounds a silly question, and I promise I’m not being condescending but are you sure those 5 BT sockets are telephone and not network? With modern DECT systems only needing one socket for multiple handsets, builders do often wire for network cabling instead and the sockets look visually similar. A key giveaway is sometimes you see a patch panel where all the cables come together in a cupboard under the stairs.

Most new builds have lots of BT extensions put in - Although I've never seen the quantity stated in the original post.

When you get the property and you have BT come out, they will identify the master - This is usually in a 'study' - If you can confirm the building developer I may be able to confirm their usual practice for you.

I have seen them use Cat6 cable to interlink back to the master! If it is this and there is slack you may be okay, you can crimp RJ45 connectors onto the end and patch into your router... But honestly, if you really want round the home networking, I'm assuming if this has a large number of BT extensions it's a large property go for a Ubiquti Wireless Solution.

Look for a local cabling contractor, use Google Reviews as a marker. I'm not allowed due to forum rules to recommend the business I work at but we have done a couple.

This is expensive however, expect to pay either £130-£150 for a day rate for a contractor and a lot more for a business.