Openreach NTE5C User Manual

Linebox NTE5C User instructions
Access to home wiring
connection point and
the network test
socket
Remove the front cover
by pressing the clips on
either side of the front
cover and gently pull the
plate forward.
In home wiring connection
1. Lift up the blue coloured
connection cover.
2. You will see 3 holes used
to separate and connect the
coloured wires for the home
wiring extension cable.
In home wiring connection – You
do not need to remove the
coloured insulation from the wires
3. Thread the BLUE (or BLUE with
WHITE rings) in the right hand hole
above connector number 2. Make
sure the wire passes through the
front and rear holes.
4. Thread the BROWN (or ORANGE
with WHITE rings) in the centre hole
above connector number 3. Make
sure the wire passes through the
front and rear holes.
5. Thread the ORANGE (or WHITE
with BLUE rings) in the left hand
hole above connector number 5.
Make sure the wire passes through
the front and rear holes.
Older version of wiring colours are shown in
brackets above
5 3 2
5 3 2

Openreach NTE5C Specifications

General

Brand	Openreach
Model	NTE5C
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

NTE5C Linebox Access and Basic Wiring

Accessing Connection Points

Remove the front cover by pressing the clips on either side and gently pulling the plate forward.

In-Home Wiring Preparation

Lift the blue coloured connection cover to expose wiring points for extension cables.

Connecting Extension Wires

Thread coloured wires (Blue, Brown, Orange) through specific holes above connectors.

In-Home Wiring Completion and Testing

Securing the Cable

Use a cable tie to secure the home wiring cable to the post below hole 3.

Finalizing the Connection

Push the front cover into place to make the final connection to the network.

Test Socket Functionality

The test socket allows fault diagnostics without impacting home wiring.

Mk4 VDSL Filter Integration

Filter Overview and Installation

The Mk4 VDSL filter fits on the NTE5C back plate, offering built-in micro filter.

Filter Cover Access

Remove the Mk4 filter cover by pressing clips on either side and pulling forward.

Data Wiring Connection

Use the red connection point on the filter reverse for home data extension wiring.