Abstract:
A network interface device (11) includes an enclosure that houses active electronics for accomodating twisted-pair telephone wires and coaxial cable. The housing has a base (13) that connects to a building wall. A shield (29) locates within the housing, the shield having a platform and a perimeter wall (31) that extends around the platform. A printed circuit board (43) mounts within the shield (29) between the base and the platform. The shield (29) is hinged to the base so that it may be readily removed with the printed circuit board if repair is needed. A subscriber bridge module (73) mounts on the platform. The subscriber bridge module (73) has subscriber line termination points (81, 82) on one side that electrically connect with the subscriber lines (83). The subscriber bridge module (73) also has telephone jacks (85) electrically connected between the subscriber termination points (81, 82) and the provider line (87). This provides a demarcation between the subscriber lines (83) and the provider line (87). An inner cover (99) encloses a provider line port (59), any voltage protecting devices (55) mounted on the platform, and power terminals on the subscriber bridge module (73).
Abstract:
A network interface device (11) includes an enclosure that houses active electronics for accomodating twisted-pair telephone wires and coaxial cable. The housing has a base (13) that connects to a building wall. A shield (29) locates within the housing, the shield having a platform and a perimeter wall (31) that extends around the platform. A printed circuit board (43) mounts within the shield (29) between the base and the platform. The shield (29) is hinged to the base so that it may be readily removed with the printed circuit board if repair is needed. A subscriber bridge module (73) mounts on the platform. The subscriber bridge module (73) has subscriber line termination points (81, 82) on one side that electrically connect with the subscriber lines (83). The subscriber bridge module (73) also has telephone jacks (85) electrically connected between the subscriber termination points (81, 82) and the provider line (87). This provides a demarcation between the subscriber lines (83) and the provider line (87). An inner cover (99) encloses a provider line port (59), any voltage protecting devices (55) mounted on the platform, and power terminals on the subscriber bridge module (73).
Abstract:
A connector housing for a communications network includes a housing assembly having a front panel (16), a rear panel (18), a first side panel (15), a second side panel (14), a bottom panel (13), and a top panel (20). In one configuration, the connector housing includes a jumper management panel (20b) that is rotatable into at least two different positions relative to the top panel of the housing assembly. In another configuration, the connector housing has a splice shelf assembly (70). The splice shelf assembly is attached to the housing assembly and rotatable about a vertical axis relative to the housing assembly. Another configuration of the connector housing has at least one cable entry plate (42) that is removably attached to a side panel (14) of the housing assembly. Additionally, one strain relief assembly (52,54) has a furcation plug of a cable assembly that is attachable to a mounting rail for securing the same.