Standard POTS NID (Network Interface Device) Schematic AT&T Southeast Forum FAQ

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RJ-45 Color Codes
Modem Test at the INI (Indoor Network Interface)
RJ-11/RJ-14 Wall Plate Jack
Swapping Inner and Outer Pairs on an RJ-11 Wall Plate
IFITL (PCDATA) Installation and Connections
Standard POTS NID (Network Interface Device) Schematic
Modem Test at the NID (Network Interface Device)
RJ-11/RJ-14 Color Codes and Wiring
RJ-45 Crossover Cable Pinout
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Standard POTS NID (Network Interface Device) Schematic

NIDs (or TNIs) come in a variety of styles as shown here. Depending on the age of the NID and type of the wiring used, the color codes and connections can vary. Please reference these FAQs for more information:
•RJ-11 Color Codes
•RJ-11 Wall Plate Schematic

Schematic and picture by Andy Houtz
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last modified: 2006-12-27 22:08:34

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Standard POTS NID (Network Interface Device) Schematic