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cdfriver
Feb 07, 2017Tutor
Getting the right router for fiber optic cable
We just moved into a new house in rural America. The ISP is a coop which ran fiber optic cable to our house. They said we don't need a modem due to being fiber optic and said we need to supply a ro...
- Feb 07, 2017
Generally fiber terminates in an ONT ("optical network terminal") that gives you an ethernet internet connection, If the coop includes phone services, there might also be a phone jack.
Do you have something like that? If you do, the Nightwork will work.
StephenB
Feb 07, 2017Guru - Experienced User
Generally fiber terminates in an ONT ("optical network terminal") that gives you an ethernet internet connection, If the coop includes phone services, there might also be a phone jack.
Do you have something like that? If you do, the Nightwork will work.
cdfriver
Feb 07, 2017Tutor
Thanks Stephen. Yes we do have an ONT and also the phone connection. I appeciate your quick and helpful response!