Google Fiber connects to your home by running a fiber optic cable from the street to your house, where it attaches to a Network Interface Unit (NIU).
Here's a breakdown of the connection process:
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Fiber Drop: Google Fiber installs a fiber optic cable from their existing network in the street to your property. This process is called a "fiber drop."
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Network Interface Unit (NIU): The fiber optic cable connects to a small box called a Network Interface Unit (NIU). This unit is typically attached to an exterior wall of your home. Think of the NIU as the bridge between Google Fiber's network and your home network.
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Inside Connection: The NIU connects to a Google Fiber router inside your home. The router then provides Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections for your devices.
In summary, the signal flows from the street, through the fiber optic cable, into the NIU on the outside of your home, and then finally into your Google Fiber router which provides internet access to your devices.
