An optical network terminal (ONT) and optical network unit (ONU) are essentially the same things. The difference is the physical location of the devices, but they function the same in FTTH. Learn more.
Unlike a cable modem, FiOS does not use DOCSIS. Therefore, on a fiber-optic network you do not need a modem. You need an optical network terminal (ONT). Learn more.
OLT stands for Optical Line Terminal. It is you Internet service providers’ (ISP) equipment. ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. This is the equipment on your end. Learn more about how they fit into your fiber optic network.
Learn what an ONT is, how it works with fiber Internet, where it’s installed, and how it differs from a cable modem.
A fiber optic router is a small box that translates data from your fiber modem (or ONT) to communicate a Wi-Fi signal to the devices on your local network. Learn more.
A router is a small box that translates data from your modem to communicate a Wi-Fi signal to the devices on your local network. Learn more.
Should you invest in your own Internet equipment and buy a gateway or cable modem router instead of a modem? Or, should you rent it from your Internet service provider (ISP)? It depends on cost and your preferences. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide.
A gateway is a small box hardware device that is a combination of both a modem and a router in one. It gives you wireless Internet access by communicating with your ISP and sending a Wi-Fi signal to the devices on your local network. Learn more.
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