FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) installation involves running a fibre optic cable to your property and connecting it to a wall-mounted unit.
Here's a breakdown of the typical installation process:
FTTP Installation Steps
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. External Cable Connection | An engineer runs a fibre optic cable from a nearby location (usually a telegraph pole or underground conduit) to your property. |
| 2. Junction Box Installation | The external fibre optic cable is connected to a small junction box that is installed on the external wall of your building. |
| 3. Internal Cable Run | Another fibre optic cable is run from the external junction box into your property. |
| 4. Wall-Mounted Unit Installation | The internal cable is then connected to a small, powered, wall-mounted unit inside your home. |
| 5. Router Connection | Finally, your router will be plugged into the installed wall-mounted unit. |
This process ensures a direct fibre optic connection from the provider's network to your home, delivering high-speed internet. The engineer will handle all the connections and ensure everything is set up correctly.
- External Considerations: The path of the fibre cable from the street to your property will be determined based on the existing infrastructure (e.g., overhead cables or underground ducts)
- Internal Unit Location: You may be able to discuss the location of the wall-mounted unit with the engineer for optimal placement.
