Cisco Single Wire Return Device Installation Guide
Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) Single Wire Return Device (SWRD)
Installation Instructions
Overview
Introduction
In certain deployed Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) markets, Cisco has used an Ethernet
network in the home to send bi-directional traffic to and from an Ethernet enabled
Digital Home Communications Terminal (DHCT). This allows the DHCT to send
and receive Internet Protocol (IP) data over the Ethernet, and run in two-way
communication mode, but requires an additional cable for each DHCT.
The FTTP Single Wire Return Device (SWRD) is used for those markets requiring a
The FTTP Single Wire Return Device (SWRD) is used for those markets requiring a
single wire solution. The SWRD is a stand-alone data conversion device that has two
10/100 Ethernet ports and two RF ports, and is powered from the Optical Network
Terminal (ONT) via an Ethernet cable or by an external power supply connected via
an RF cable. This product has immediate application for FTTP customers and
reduces the amount of special cabling required inside the home or business.
Purpose
This document provides operating and installation instructions for the SWRD. The
document also describes the device’s features and functions.
Audience
This document is intended for FTTP cable installers and field service technicians
installing the SWRD.