NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICES HAVING EXTERNAL DEMARCATION POINTS

摘要

A method of providing a telecommunications service using a network interface device (NID) is provided. The method includes connecting a provider line to one or more protector assemblies connected to a ground bar and configured to conduct current surges from the NID to ground. The one or more protector assemblies are electrically connected to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) module. An outgoing jack module wire is connected to the IDC module by inserting the outgoing jack module wire into a wire insertion hole of the IDC module to receive signals from the provider line. The outgoing jack module wire is electrically connected to a jack module outside the NID thereby providing a demarcation point. An incoming jack module wire is electrically connected to the jack module for carrying signals back to the NID.

主权项

1. A network interface device (NID) comprising:
a housing comprising a base including a back wall; a protector assembly mounted to the back wall configured to receive provider wires from a telecommunications provider line; and an insulation displacement connector (IDC) module mounted to the back wall and electrically connected to the protector assembly for receiving signals from the telecommunications provider line, the IDC module including a wire insertion hole configured to receive an outgoing jack module wire for connection with a jack module that provides a demarcation point outside of the NID.