
Does the router s LAN port support fiber optic cable
A standard home router has Ethernet ports — those familiar rectangular RJ45 jacks — and a fiber optic cable physically cannot plug into an Ethernet port. This conversion happens either through an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or directly via specialized router ports. Compatible router: Verify that your router supports fiber optic input (look for an SFP or WAN port labeled. If you are a fibre customer, it's likely you'll have an Openreach modem (or ONT) installed. Run an Ethernet cable from the ONT to the WAN port on your router. Power on all devices and configure your router for the internet connection. [pdf]