They are typically installed in each optical network between the PON OLT (optical line terminal) and ONTs (optical network terminals) that the OLT serves. If you need more ports, get an ethernet switch. Most home routers pull double-duty as routers and wireless access points. Instead, you can split the functions and put a router. 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. This guide. I have a Frontier ONT in garage running (no splitter) to upstairs Frontier (verizon) wifi router. I am interested in adding another hard wired. Optical splitters play an important role in FTTH PON networks where a single optical input is split into multiple output, thus allowing a single PON interface to be shared among many subscribers.
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