Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - ONT

What does ONT stand for?

• Optical Network Terminal

• Optical Network Transceiver

• Online Network Terminal

• Optical Network Transmitter

What is the main function of an ONT?

• Provides wireless internet connection

• Connects to satellite network

• Converts optical signal to electrical signal

• Converts electrical signal to optical signal

What type of Internet connection does an ONT provide?

• Fiber optic Internet connection

• Satellite Internet connection

• DSL Internet connection

• Cable Internet connection

What type of speeds can fiber Internet connections offer?

• Up to 500 Mbps

• Up to 100 Mbps

• Up to 1 Gbps

• Up to 10 Gbps

What is the main advantage of fiber Internet speeds over cable Internet speeds?

• Unlimited data caps

• Symmetrical speeds for both download and upload

• Lower latency

• Faster download speeds

How are fiber Internet speeds different from cable Internet speeds?

• Symmetrical speeds for both download and upload

• Limited data caps

• Faster download speeds

• Higher latency

What type of ports does an ONT have on the back?

• Thunderbolt, Lightning, USB-C

• Coaxial, Optical, RCA

• Fiber optic, RJ45 Ethernet, RJ11 telephone

• USB, HDMI, VGA

How are fiber Internet connections installed?

• By downloading an app

• By the customer on their own

• By a technician due to the fragile nature of the glass inside the cable

• By connecting to a satellite dish

What is the purpose of the RJ11 telephone jacks on some ONTs?

• Connect to a printer

• Connect to a gaming console

• Connect to a TV

• Support VoIP service through the ISP

Is an ONT considered property of the ISP?

• No, it is a standalone device

• Yes, it can be installed by the customer

• No, it can be purchased separately

• Yes, it needs to be installed by a technician