Network Termination Device
MADISON TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK TERMINATION DEVICE (NTD)

Network Termination Device (NTD) - Network Termination Device (NTD)

Introduction

The Madison Technologies’ Network Termination Device (NTD) should be used whenever a home networking device (structured cabling or smart wiring) is installed. This will ensure the solution complies with the current standards.

The new NTD (MT2710) contains a built in DSL filter option, removing the need for additional filters inside the consumers home. Additionally it has inbuilt lightning surge protection for the protection of the end-user (connection of a suitable bonding conductor is required to make it effective). Installing the new NTD is the first step in improving home cabling flexibility.

Features

Why use an NTD?
An NTD is a valid network boundary point and provides a high level of cabling and service flexibility for homes and some small businesses. The NTD should be used in the following circumstances:

at the specific request of the builder or customer
where two or more telecommunications outlets (TOs) have been star-wired from the building entry point by the builder, owner or customer
where an external (outdoor) DSL (ADSL or VDSL) central filter is required
where customer lightning protection (CLP) is required or a rural lead-in cable is to be connected
where home networking (“structured cabling” or “smart wiring”) has been, or will be, installed
where equipment has been, or will be, installed that switches, controls or conditions the access line before it terminates on any TO (e.g. a C/O switch, keyphone system, small PABX, hard-wired security alarm panel or other hard-wired customer equipment).

Note: Must be installed in accordance with Telstra requirements

Where an NTD is installed, it is the network boundary point for all lines connected to it. Refer to Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1 Required cabling arrangement when using Home Networking

An NTD is required when using a home networking device as shown in figure 1.

Figure 2 Recommended cabling arrangement when using an NTD instead of a wall box

4-pair category 5 or category 6 cable should be used for the internal cabling to maximise flexibility and performance for current and future telecommunications services.