BT fiber, also known as BT Full Fibre, utilizes fiber optic cables to deliver internet service to your home. It works by transmitting data as light pulses through these thin glass fibers, offering significantly faster speeds and lower latency compared to traditional copper-based connections.
Here's a breakdown of how BT fiber operates:
- Fiber Optic Cable Installation: BT installs a fiber optic cable directly to your home, connecting to a small box called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT). This ONT is typically mounted on your wall near the primary phone socket.
- ONT Connection: The ONT acts as a gateway, converting light signals from the fiber cable into electrical signals that your home network can understand.
- BT Smart Hub: The ONT connects to your BT Smart Hub, a router provided by BT that acts as a central hub for your Wi-Fi network.
- Internet Access: Your BT Smart Hub connects your devices to the internet through the fiber optic connection, delivering high-speed internet access.
Key benefits of BT fiber:
- Ultra-fast speeds: BT fiber offers speeds up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), significantly faster than traditional broadband.
- Low latency: The light pulses travel quickly through fiber optic cables, resulting in minimal lag, ideal for online gaming and video calls.
- Reliable connection: Fiber optic cables are less susceptible to interference and signal loss compared to copper wires, providing a more stable connection.
Setting up a third-party router:
If you want to use a router other than the BT Smart Hub, you can configure it in bridge mode and connect it to the BT Smart Hub's Ethernet port. This allows you to take advantage of BT fiber's speed while using your preferred router.
Troubleshooting:
If you're experiencing issues with your BT fiber connection, check your device connections, ensure the BT Smart Hub is properly configured, and contact BT customer support for further assistance.
