Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
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Hello,
I wanted to inquire if it is standard practice to terminate cables (Cat 5 and RG6) from communication outlets (phone/data/cable) at the exterior Network Interface Box (NIB), in houses which do not have a central communications panel.
As shown in the attached picture, the house only has an exterior NIB, where the communications carrier could install its service conductors. There is no dedicated communications panel within the house where the cables from communications outlet could terminate, so I assume cables from such outlets would terminate at the NIB. The carrier would then perhaps install a splitter module for Cat 5 and/or RG6 cables in the NIB to feed the communications outlets in the house.
Would the above description be a standard practice? I'd appreciate your comments on this issue.
Thank you.
I wanted to inquire if it is standard practice to terminate cables (Cat 5 and RG6) from communication outlets (phone/data/cable) at the exterior Network Interface Box (NIB), in houses which do not have a central communications panel.
As shown in the attached picture, the house only has an exterior NIB, where the communications carrier could install its service conductors. There is no dedicated communications panel within the house where the cables from communications outlet could terminate, so I assume cables from such outlets would terminate at the NIB. The carrier would then perhaps install a splitter module for Cat 5 and/or RG6 cables in the NIB to feed the communications outlets in the house.
Would the above description be a standard practice? I'd appreciate your comments on this issue.
Thank you.





RE: Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
RE: Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
RE: Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
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RE: Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
So the whole concept of a data 'splitter' outside is not exactly practical. At the very least, it would be an Ethernet Switch with power.
Perhaps just use Wifi. But that can be limiting and annoying.
Of course the room with the modem can support direct LAN connection. If it's such a small house, then just put everything there.
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RE: Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
We happen to get Internet and Phone service over fiber optic cable, but our ONT (Optical Network Terminal) is inside, cosy and warm.
RE: Termination of communications outlet at exterior Network Interface Box
The Architect on the project thinks that because the existing house didn't have a dedicated communications panel earlier, so upon renovation the communications carrier could provide voice, data, and cable service without a communications panel and install all of the required equipment to provide service in the exterior weatherproof Network Interface Box or inside the home at the communications outlet.