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mjkimball's avatar
mjkimball
Initiate
Mar 22, 2022

Fiber optic cable adapter?

I am currently using a Nokia, ISP-provided fiber optic wifi router. The modem only has a port for the fiber optic cable (see image below) and the cable is built into the existing router. I would like to buy a Netgear router, but they only seem to support ethernet cables. Is there a fiber-to-ethernet adapter? If not, is there a Netgear router that includes a fiber optic cable?cable end to modem port

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 22, 2022

    Contact the ISP for help and information regarding there services and what is required for use with Fiber ISP services. 

    Usually ONTs are needed for a Fiber service line. 

    • mjkimball's avatar
      mjkimball
      Initiate
      Mar 23, 2022

      Unfortunately, our ISP is of no use here—they only support their Nokia routers. Does Netgear offer any ONT routers?

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Mar 23, 2022

        No. 

        You'd have to use the nokia and connect the netgear to it.