Patent ID: 6721484
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A network interface device for optically connecting an optical fiber of a feeder cable and an optical fiber of a distribution cable, the network interface device comprising:a base defining an internal cavity; a first port in communication with the internal cavity for receiving the optical fiber of the feeder cable; a second port in communication with the internal cavity for receiving the optical fiber of the distribution cable; a first fiber management area positioned within the internal cavity adjacent the first port for managing the optical fiber of the feeder cable; a second fiber management area positioned within the internal cavity adjacent the second port for managing the optical fiber of the distribution cable; a fiber connecting area positioned within the internal cavity adjacent the first fiber management area and the second fiber management area, the fiber connecting area comprising: at least one connection tray for optically connecting a first connector to the optical fiber of the feeder cable and a second connector to the optical fiber of the distribution cable; and an adapter for receiving the first connector and the second connector to optically connect the optical fiber of the feeder cable and the optical fiber of the distribution cable.