By dividing a single optical signal from a central Optical Line Terminal (OLT) into multiple outputs for Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) at users' homes, splitters eliminate the need for dedicated fibers to each residence—slashing infrastructure costs while scaling network reach. The MSD RS-232 serial data port splitters consist of 4 and 8 port units. The MSDs provide the network manager with a cost effective means of expanding existing leased line polled networks without adding computer ports or communications links. With the MSD's, up to eight terminals can share the same. A splitter is not a filter like a wavelength division multiplexer (WDM). Rarely, there can be two inputs to provide potential redundancy of route. There is only 1 WAN address and apparantly we cant get the usual pool of 5 for some reason. We will. AT&T will make available xDSL loops for purposes of line splitting, in accordance with the FCC's Triennial Review Order.
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