Abstract: A modified communication cable and terminal connector provides an effective combination to accommodate the transmission of signals over fiber optic conductors. The terminal connector includes a light transmitter, a light receiver and interface circuitry such that the connector exchanges signals over electrical conductors. The connector receives and engages fiber optic conductors and an alignment ferrule completes a connection with a fixed lens of the transmitter or receiver. The particular arrangement requires cleaving of the fiber optic conductors but avoids steps such as polishing and gluing.

Abstract: A fiber to copper patch terminal includes selectively activated circuitry for controlling an associated transceiver to produce a condition where normal communication with a connected power patch panel module has been temporarily interrupted. The patch terminal includes a selectively activated location identification function. This function when activated causes the optical transceiver to transmit a location signal preferably during a period where communication is awaiting resetting. In a preferred embodiment the patch terminal is designed to transmit the location signal during a period where Ethernet communication as awaiting completion of a reset.

Abstract: A digital signal media conversion panel has a series of media converters for converting between electrical signals and fiber optic signals. The conversion panel includes a power feed for the media converters. Preferably the conversion panel includes some Power Over Ethernet receptacles thereby simplifying connection of devices such as Voice Over Internet Protocol telephones and security cameras. In this embodiment, a separate power adapter provides two voltages to the patent panel using the power feed. The use of a separate adaptor with two voltages simplifies the design and avoids heat problems.

Abstract: A digital signal media conversion panel has a series of media converters for converting between electrical signals and fiber optic signals. The conversion panel includes a power feed for the media converters. Preferably the conversion panel includes some Power Over Ethernet receptacles thereby simplifying connection of devices such as Voice Over Internet Protocol telephones and security cameras. In this embodiment, a separate power adapter provides two voltages to the patent panel using the power feed. The use of a separate adaptor with two voltages simplifies the design and avoids heat problems.

Abstract: A wall connector for fibre optic cable includes a housing be accommodated in a wall opening. A first receptacle for a multi-fiber optic cable is disposed in the housing. A plurality of second receptacles for fibre optic cables are also disposed in the housing. Each of the second receptacles has a fiber optic cable connection to the first receptacle and is accessible via a forward face of the housing to receive a fibre optic cable connector.

Abstract: A connector for fibre optic cable includes a housing having a plurality of female connectors therein. A multi-fibre optic cable has an end extending into the housing. Each of the fibres of the multi-fibre optic cable terminate at a respective one of the female connectors. Adhesive encases the fibres of the multi-fibre optic cable within the housing to inhibit movement thereof. A method of forming a multi-connection connector for a multi-fibre optic cable and an adapter for optically coupling a pair of optic fibres are also disclosed.