Fiber or broadband internet connection can be a game-changer if you get it to your home as it is faster and more reliable. But as it is with most things; there are certain conditions that one must meet and certain things that need to be done to enable fiber to be installed and then fully enjoyed. Here’s a snapshot of the preparatory measures that your house will require for fiber internet connection.
Fiber Availability
First, verify that fiber internet is actually available in the residents’ area by asking the providers. Fiber optic lines and connections will have to be extended to neighborhoods through fiber-optic service providers like AT&T Verizon, CenturyLink, etc. Hence, in some parts of a city or town, fiber internet may be available, but the service has not been extended to a particular neighborhood. Perform a search on availability and talk to people from fiber providers on the advancement of their fiber programs.
It is important to have an Access Point on Property.
There must be a point on your premise that the fiber line will connect to your home wiring system starting with an access point. This is often an outside wall, beneath ground space or a box situated somewhere out of doors. A technician will identify where to enter the fibres through during installation during the installation process.
Power Supply Location at Access Point
Regardless of where that access point happens to be, there must be an available source of electrical power not too far away from which a plug could be made to connect the fiber terminating equipment. So if your access point is located in the basement or garage say, confirm that there is an appropriately grounded socket ready to supply power to the fiber internet equipments.
A Pathway for Wiring
Providers should be able to lay fiber optic cables from that access point to your home and to the location of your network gear or Wi-Fi router to get your devices on the internet through the new fiber connection. This means having channel ways through walls or floor and ceilings just to provide that wiring path. If necessary, people would need to organize drilling of access holes, transferring of insulation, etc.
Your WiFi Router
You will need to either purchase a new router that has a fiber input or get a fiber router from the provider. There are many latest routers that have auto-sensing Ethernet WAN ports which don’t create a problem in using fiber internet. However, to Internet service Provider speeds supported by fiber, older routers may have to be replaced. Your provider will get compatibility or provide a managed fiber router.
Back-up Battery Unit (Optional)
Where does fiber internet equipment get its power? It is an interesting question, but the most important one is, what happens if there is no power? Some providers can provide auxiliary battery systems that connect to the fiber terminating equipment for about several hours of backup power. This ensures that your fiber internet (and also phone connection if you use VoIP) continues working even during a blackout in your house.
Permits
Depending on the locations, there could be municipal permits, fees or even regulations that may apply towards running fibre to homes and putting in place access boxes. Fiber installation: Your provider will let you know whether you need local permits or approvals before running fibre. This is common with communities that have placed limitations on tags, areas that are historical, and the like There may be extra charges for permit purposes.
HOA Rules
When the property is under a homeowner association, then the HOA will require to give its permission concerning the installation of the fiber internet service to include the box outside the home. The approval of Architectural designs by the HOA helps to avoid the occurrence of conflicts in future. It is also necessary to ask your HOA board whether they will allow fiber internet service providers into your property.
Installation Charges
Pricing for fiber internet is impressively low and still, most providers will charge an additional fee to connect your house to the fiber, which are usually around $100-$300. Some promotions may have terms that would mean that the install charges could either be removed or returned as credit after the service had been activated. Also, make sure you have adequate understanding of the many plan pricing and connection fees when subscribing.
Summing up, fiber internet is a much superior product to traditional internet due to the speed and performance that it comes with. But you would like to be ready on points such as accessibility, wiring, router compatibility and permits before fiber connection. The completion of this readiness checklist will help your home take full advantage of all that advanced fiber optic internet brings to your home and the devices in it. Call local fiber providers to inquire about packages and make an order for service once you have ascertained that your house meets these fiber-ready standards to make installation as unhitched as possible.
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