Network Interface Device ("NID")

Connects Drop Wire to Inside Wire

and Provides Lightning Protection.

Aerial Block Terminals Connect Aerial

Drop Wire to Aerial Distribution Cable.

Buried Block Pedestal Terminal Connect Buried Drop Wire to Buried Distribution Cable.

Serving Area Interface ("SAI") Cross Connects

Distribution Cable Pairs to Feeder Cable Pairs.

Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier ("NGDLC") Remote Terminal ("RT") Cabinets (on left with SAI + Power Pedestal.

Factory Preassembled Units

are Simple to Install.

Examples of Outside Plant Network Components