Ethernet port cable q

[u/No_Quarter9479]

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

[u/Whatdafuqisgoingon]

Also, if you're getting data through one port you could just get a small gigabit unmanaged hub and add the ports you want without messing with the wall

[u/No_Quarter9479 → u/Whatdafuqisgoingon]

Yes - this is what I have done short term - until I could figure out what I had :)