ONT vs Modem
 

I see on the PureFibre sign-up page that Telus gives you an "Advanced Wifi Modem". From speaking with Telus I'm assured that there is definitely an ONT.

So the default setup from Telus should look like this: Fibre-in > ONT > CAT5/6 Ethernet > Modem > CAT5/6 Ethernet > whatever else you like

Of course, a Modulator/demodulator behind a FTTP ONT is a nonsensical thing.

So what exactly IS this supposed "modem" and what does it actually do???

Typically I should be able to plug my (way better than Telus') router directly into the ONT for internet, can I do that with this?

Thanks.


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