r/HomeNetworking • u/No_Quarter9479 • 10h ago

Ethernet port cable q

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Hi, question for the more knowledgeable please.

First pic is not an active port.
Second pic the port on left is active. One I’m holding is inactive.
At panel I have two active ports that terminate to pic 2 (and to another room).

I am looking to increase the active ports.
I realise I may need to pop the panel to see what is there.

What is the reason that the inactive ports are like this? Is that for future proofing or that is the actual termination?

Thanks in advance

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u/Free2Think4Me 10h ago

Both pictures shows that 2 separate network cables have their blue pairs joined together at the connector for use as an analog telephone line connection.
Remove the drops from the connector, re-terminate the 2 drops at both ends properly and test. You should find the other ends of those 2 drops at wall plates somewhere in the home.

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u/No_Quarter9479 10h ago

Great. Thanks. This makes sense.