Network interface devices having external demarcation points
US10187515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/745
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
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.
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