OFNL 1+1 ONT User manual

Open Fibre Networks
1+1 ONT User Guide
www.ofnl.co.uk 02921 678 550

Who are OFNL?
OFNL operates an ‘Open Access’ fibre optic network to new build residential and
commercial developments across the UK.
OFNL uses Fibre to the Home (FTTH) to provide voice, ultra-fast broadband and television
services.
For more information or to find out which service providers operate on the OFNL
network, visit www.ofnl.co.uk or call 02921 678 550.
The lights on your ONT
Your ONT has several indicator lights which identify its status. These lights can be useful
to help you troubleshoot any problems with your connection.
Check your ONT is plugged in correctly and the lights are on. If you are having problems,
call your internet service provider.
Your fibre equipment ONT
Type Colour State Description
LAN
Green On The LAN port is enabled and connected.
Off The LAN port is not connected. Check your cable
between your router and the ONT.
WAN
N/A Off Your ONT is not receiving a signal from the fibre
network. Please contact your service provider.
Green Blinking Your ONT is receiving a signal from the fibre network
but there is a network problem. Please contact your
service provider.
Solid Your ONT is working as expected and is receiving a
signal from the fibre network.
Phone
N/A Off Your phone line is disabled.
Green Blinking Your phone line is enabled but there is a problem.
Please contact your service provider.
Solid Your phone line is connected and working.
Device Green Blinking Your ONT is powering on.
OFNL uses a device you may not have seen before; an Optical
Network Terminal (ONT) - this is where the fibre enters your
home and terminates.
The ONT can connect to your router to provide you with
broadband, and your telephone for voice services.
Icotera

On/Off switch LAN port Phone Reset Power
Connecting your ONT to your router*
The ports on your ONT
Connect directly to your ONT
To connect your router to your internet enabled devices using a wired connection;
• Using another Ethernet cable, plug one end into any of the LAN ports on your router.
• Take the other end of the cable and plug this directly into your device.
*The router colour and model may vary depending on the service provider you choose
WAN
LAN
WAN
LAN
LAN
Take one end of an Ethernet
Cable and plug this in to the
LAN port of your ONT.
Use the other end of
the cable and connect
this to the WAN port
on your router.
Telephone
patch cable

Connect your ONT to your router using internal wiring
Connect your ONT to your phone using internal wiring
If your property has internal wiring, you may be able to connect devices to the internet using
this, or use it to relocate your router into a room of your choice.
Phone
Connect a patch cable
between the phone port
on your ONT and the
master socket.
WAN
LAN
WAN
LAN
LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable
from LAN of your ONT to a
patch panel.
Connect your router
to the corresponding
data socket in the
room of your choice
using an Ethernet
cable.
Using another
Ethernet cable(s),
connect your devices
into any of the LAN
ports of your router.
Connect your phone
into a telephone port
in your property.
Telephone
patch cable
Telephone
patch cable