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Guru

on ‎16-10-2026 18h55

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Message 11 of 14

Re: Self install ONT?

No problem, mate.  It wasn’t meant as a dig at you.

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Kimberlin
Recognised Expert

on ‎16-10-2026 18h59

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Message 12 of 14

Re: Self install ONT?

No worries, I know that 👍

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Edinburgh-wg
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‎17-10-2026 18h08 - edited ‎17-10-2026 18h12

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Message 13 of 14

Re: Self install ONT?

Great idea by Openreach. Connecting an ONT wouldn't be too difficult a job!

I wonder if this also means that Openreach would finally allow fibre optic routers like Fritzbox 5690 Pro to be installed by the end user, which would eliminate the need for a separate ONT, which means fewer energy costs and one more socket available. 

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Crimliar
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on ‎19-10-2026 16h55

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Message 14 of 14

Re: Self install ONT?

The problem with routers that accept a fibre signal is that system BT went for, splits our signal from that of our neighbours at the ONT.  The ONT actively filters the signal, unlike **some** PON devices, so we'd probably have to end up with BT supplied SFP+ adapters instead of the ONT.

*I guess for now I'll just have to use my SFP+ port to connect to the NAS, and use the 10Gbps capable ethernet to connect to the ONT.

**Some PON devices, if we want a discusssion on the imprecision of this, let start another thread!


Whole house, garden, garage and half the street covered by a Flint 4 - WiFi 7 router
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