[RFI] Optical Network Terminal?

[Richard Battles]

Install shield cat 5e or 6 from the ont to the wireless router with
shielded rj45

On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 4:14 AM Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:

> On 11/24/2022 6:27 PM, Charles Plunk wrote:
> > Any concerns/tips with RFI/birdies to worry about with optical network
> > terminals? From what I can tell they will basically come in with fiber &
> > the ONT and replace my cable modem at same spot.
>
> On the plus side, the optical cable can't carry or radiate trash. On the
> negative side, it's very likely that local electronics for it will come
> with a switch-mode PSU, which are notorious noise generators, and the
> electronics itself may be noisy. I'm on a cable modem, and use WiFi
> rather than wired Ethernet (which can radiate R). That's plenty fast
> enough to stream hi-def video and do teleconferencing, which are our (me
> and XYL) most demanding uses. These uses can be additive if others in
> your family are doing these things simultaneously.
>
> If you don't need additional speed, I'd apply my rule that if it ain't
> broke, don't fix it.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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