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nbn™ Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) Internet Technology Explained

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NBN FTTC Technology Explained

Which NBN technology is available in my area?

You can check your address using our “Check your Address” to see if NBN is available and what connection type is available?

What is the FTTC NBN technology?

Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) – connection is used in circumstances where fibre is extended close to your premises, connecting to a small Distribution Point Unit (DPU), generally located inside a pit on the street. From here, the existing copper network is connected to the fibre to form the final NBN™ connection into your premise. This will terminate into a NBN NCD (Network Connection Device).

Connecting a Modem/Router to a FTTC service – The following diagram outlines how to connect the modem/router to a FTTC service. You will require a NBN ready modem/router.

  1. Power Port – Connection port for the Power to the NBN NCD
  2. Phone Line Socket & Wall socket Port – Is the socket within your premise where the telephone cable is terminated and connects to the NBN NCD
  3. Gateway & WAN Port – Connect the NBN NCD to the WAN port on the router using an ethernet cable
  4. Power Button – Button to turn the modem/router off/on
  5. Phone Port/s – Is the port to connect a DECT phone into

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