WO2016188971A1 - Telecommunications wall box - Google Patents

Abstract

A wall box may be used only for copper signal handling (such as coaxial signal handling) within the premises, and then at a later date the wall box may be used for receiving fiber signals, and for converting the fiber signals to copper signals used within the premises. At a still later date, there may be a desire to have the fiber signals pass directly to an Optical Network Unit (ONU) in the premises, and maybe nearby premises.

Description

TELECOMMUNICATIONS WALL BOX

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 62/172,643, filed on June 8, 2015, and claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 62/165,454, filed on May 22, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

Background

Various wall boxes for telecommunications equipment are known. The wall boxes can have various forms depending on such factors as the environment, the space requirements for containing telecommunications equipment, and the type of technician access needed for the telecommunications equipment. These and other considerations are related to wall box design and usability. There is a continued need for improvement in wall box designs.

Summary

A wall box, a system and a method are provided to allow migration of telecommunications technologies within the same box at a premises. The wall box in one embodiment may be used for copper signal handling, then migrated to a wall box for receiving fiber signals and converting the fiber signals to copper signals. The wall box may further be used for handling fiber signals that pass directly to the user.

Additionally, the wall box may also serve other users at other premises.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a fiber to the premises network; Figures 2 and 3 show a first embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the invention, without the cover; Figures 4-12 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention;

Figures 13-22 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention;

Figures 23-34 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention;

Figures 35-52 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention;

Figures 53 and 54 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention;

Figures 55 and 56 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention;

Figure 57 shows an RFOG device installation with cable over length storage;

Figure 58 shows a PON device installation with cable over length storage;

Figure 59 shows a PON device installation for an adjacent premises;

Figures 60-63 show example RFOG devices;

Figures 64-67 show schematically migration from a copper coaxial signals only arrangement, to an RFOG arrangement using fiber signals and coaxial signals, to a combined fiber and coaxial signal outputs arrangement, to a fiber only arrangement;

Figures 68 and 69 show a telecommunications box with a copper coaxial signals only arrangement for use in later signal migration;

Figure 70 show a prior art telecommunications box with a copper coaxial signals only arrangement;

Figure 71 compares the prior art telecommunications box of Figure 70, with the telecommunications box of Figures 68 and 69;

Figures 72-80 show another embodiment of a telecommunications box in accordance with aspects of the present invention; Figures 81 and 82 show the telecommunications box of Figures 72-80 with a WDM fiber input to the RFOG device;

Figures 83-85 show further views of the telecommunications box of

Figures 72-82;

Figure 86 shows a prior art coaxial signal only wall box.

Detailed Description of the Embodiments

There is a need for wall boxes which allow migration of technologies in the same box. One area where wall boxes may be used is in a setting where the telecommunications medium changes over time, requiring changes in the

telecommunications equipment. In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, the wall box may be used only for copper signal handling (such as coaxial signal handling), and then at a later date the wall box may be used for receiving fiber signals, and for converting the fiber signals to copper signals used within the premises. At a still later date, there may be a desire to have the fiber signals pass directly to an Optical Network Unit (ONU) in the premises, and maybe nearby premises as well.

Referring now to Figure 1, an overall Fiber-To-The-Premises (FTTP) network infrastructure 2 is shown schematically. The wall box where the various signals are handled at the premise as part of the FTTP network infrastructure is located at the level 5 area 4.

Various embodiments of a wall box 6 are described and shown in the Figures including an enclosure structure 26 such as a base 8, and a cover 10, and a coax signal splitter 20 inside for splitting a coaxial signal. At a later date, an RFOG device (radio frequency over glass) 22 can be added to the wall box 6 for converting fiber signals to copper signals, and copper signals to fiber signals. At a still further date, the RFOG device 22 can be disconnected and connected to a fiber-to-the-premises connection.

An example migration path is listed below:

Scenario 1: Box for Coax splitter (Day 1): Box is placed outside on the wall of the house, such as 0.5m above ground level;

Central incoming coax cable entering the box to feed a coaxial signal splitter;

Different types of coax-splitter are possible (3-way / 4-way / different suppliers);

Incoming coax cable is protected by a U-guard in between ground-level and Box;

Different coax cables are installed towards the house (coax-drops are leaving at the bottom and/or backside of the box).

Scenario 2: RFOG device is added (Day 2):

A new 8/4mm blown fiber tube or microduct (example Speedpipe duct by Gabocom (Germany)) is installed (micro-trenched) between street (homes-passed point) and house;

This blown fiber tube is connected at the street-side to the homes passed point: empty in-ground blown fiber tube from the cabinet, stopped at customer's garden-border with an end- stop;

The blown fiber tube is terminated at customer- side in the already installed coax -box (and metal- U-guard);

Once the blown fiber tube has entered the box: this 8mm-tube is converted into 5mm-tube via a blown fiber tube convertor;

5mm-tube is used to bend towards blowing device (air-lubricated pushing);

5mm-tube will not be removed after the blowing process and needs to be stored in the outside box;

A gasblock connector is installed on the end of the 5mm tube;

A jumper cable (1.5mm) is pushed/blown towards the Level 4 cabinet; Cable is pre-connectorized at both sides: a ballistic LC at the cabinet side (for example a pull and click connector; a standard SC at the box side; The pull and click type connector in this example is used with a fiber or cable terminated with only the ferrule; the body of the connector is mounted (clicked on) after the fiber/cable has been pulled through the microduct;

Overlength of jumper to be stored inside box (up to 25m); Installation of overlength is provided;

SC connector of the blown cable is patched into RFOG device;

A coax jumper is patched in between RFOG device and coax splitter;

The coax splitter and coax cables (feeds and drops) will stay inside the box;

Different types of RFOG devices to be considered;

RFOG devices are active and powered by backfeeding over existing coax-cable in between living-unit and outside box.

Scenario 3: PON activation (Day 3):

Coax splitter and RFOG device will remain in box;

A new blown fiber tube will be installed from box towards the house

(ONU location);

The blown fiber tube may also be 8mm and it may be converted to 5mm;

Gasblock requirements for this tube may be needed;

A cable will be blown from outside the box towards ONU location, or possibly in the opposite direction;

Cable is a jumper with a LC ferrule at the ONU-side and a standard SC- connector at box-side;

Overlength of the new blown cables can be stored in the outside box;

Fiber-cable from cabinet will be patched to fiber from the house;

Possibly put a splitter in between;

Possibly provide for splicing possibilities;

Referring now to Figures 2 and 3, an embodiment of a wall box 6 is shown which includes a copper splitter 20, and an RFOG device 22. Additionally, there is a tray feature for cable storage. A pivoting tray 24 moves with respect to enclosure 26 to allow access to the area underneath tray 24. Tray 24 can include various cable routing features such as spools, curved walls, grooves, tabs, fingers, clips, and/or straps, to allow for cable storage. Enclosure 26 further includes cable ports 28, 34 for cables to enter and exit wall box 6. In the illustrated example, copper splitter 20 is a coaxial splitter with one input and three outputs.

Referring now to Figures 4-12, another embodiment of a wall box 206 is shown including a base 8 and a cover 10 for receiving a coax signal splitter 20. At a later date, the wall box receives an RFOG device 22 for converting fiber signals to copper signals. At a further date, the RFOG device 22 may be disconnected and fiber- to-the -premises will be enabled.

In the embodiment of Figures 4-12, wall box 206 can include a width of

185mm, a height of 265mm, and depth of 100mm. Figure 6 illustrates a Day 1 arrangement showing base 8 and a splitter 20. The cover 10 is removed to see the interior. Ports 28 allow for cables to enter parallel to a rear surface of base 8. Further ports 34 allow for cables to exit perpendicularly to a rear of base 8, such as then to enter through the wall of the premises. Figure 7 shows a speed pipe 36 which extends back toward a cabinet, as in level 4 of Figure 2. The speed pipe can be a 7mm or 8mm size for example. A converter 38 converts from the speed pipe 36 to a 5mm storage tube 40. A groove 42 receives tube 40. Tray 24 can store jumper overlengths. Tray 24 can be clipped into base 8. An opening 44 as shown in Figure 9 allows for cable access for the coaxial cables. Figure 10 shows a tray 30 for holding RFOG device 22. Multiple mounting holes 46 on tray 30 allow for multiple mounting positions for RFOG device 22, including RFOG devices that have different mounting arrangements. As shown in Figure 11, tray 30 is in the storage position and can be pivoted about hinge 32 as shown in Figure 12 to access tray 24 or the splitter 20. As shown, wall box 206 includes a fiber optic adapter 48 for connecting fiber to the premises through two connectorized cables.

Referring now to Figures 13-22, another embodiment of a wall box 306 is shown including a base 8, a cover 10, and a coax signal splitter 20. At a later date, an RFOG device 22 can be added to the wall box for converting fiber signals and copper signals. At a still further date, the RFOG device 22 can be disconnected and the fiber connected to a fiber-to-the-premises connection.

Wall box 306 has example dimensions of a width of 205mm, a height of 255mm, and depth of 55mm. Figure 14 illustrates a Day 1 operation of wall box 306 including base 8, cover 10, and the coax splitter 20. Figures 15 and 16 show wall box 306 with a lower port passage 52 and a metal U-guard 54. In Figure 17, the overlength of tube 40 is stored within base 8. A fiber 50 protrudes from tube 40 and can be stored in tray 24 as needed. An end of fiber 50 can be connectorized. Figure 17 shows the addition of the blown fiber cable, and storage of the cable within wall box 306. Figure 18 shows a pivoting tray 30 mounted to base 8. Tray 30 holds RFOG device 22. As shown in Figure 19, fiber 50 is connected to the RFOG device 22 at an adapter 48. Figures 20 and 21 show the pivoted tray 30 pivoted out of the way to access tray 24, and splitter 20. Tray 30 includes various mounting holes 46 for use with different RFOG devices. Figure 22 shows the fiber connector 56 of fiber 50 disconnected from the RFOG device 22 and connected to adapter 48 in tray 24 which allows for fiber connection to the premises.

Referring now to Figures 23-34, embodiment of a wall box 406 is shown including a base 8, a cover 10, and a coax signal splitter 20. At a later date, an RFOG device 22 can be added to the wall box for converting fiber signals and copper signals. At a still further date, the RFOG device 22 can be disconnected and the fiber connected to a fiber-to-the-premises connection. A cable spool 58 can be provided for holding excess cabling over time, and for also dispensing necessary cable for use in the system. One dispensing system includes a cable blower, and the spool can be used in conjunction with the blower device for blowing the cable down a pipe or duct.

Wall box 406 is shown in Figures 23 and 24 as including a base 8, and a cover 10 with an internal splitter 20 for Day 1 operation. One example embodiment of wall box 406 has a width of 220mm, a height of 280mm, and a depth of 90mm. A tray 30 shown in Figure 26 is used to upgrade or migrate wall box 406 to include an RFOG device 22. As shown in Figures 27 and 28, a spool 58 holds fiber optic cable 50 including a connector 56 at one end, and a partial connector 62 at an opposite end which can be passed through a duct or tube to a remote location more easily than a full connector 56. The partial connector 62 can be assembled fully at the remote site. Spool 58 can be used on cable blowing equipment where the fiber 50 is taken from spool 58 and directly blown through duct. As shown in Figure 28, spool 58 has snap-off flanges to reduce the profile of spool 58 upon deployment of fiber 50. Referring now to Figures 29 and 30, an 8mm speed pipe 36 extends to the cabinet, and a 5mm tube extends toward the blower device. Mounting bosses 64 provide for mounting of the RFOG device 22 over spool 58. Spool 58 includes the last bit of cable and 5mm speed pipe which are stored within wall box 406. Figure 31 shows tray 30 mounted over spool 58 and including an RFOG device 22 connected to fiber 50 with connector 56. Figure 32 shows a later arrangement wherein the RFOG device 22 is removed, and a second spool 58 is added and connected to connector 56 through adapter 48 to a second connector 56. Second connector 56 terminates a fiber 50 within a tube 60 which exits wall box 406 through port 34 and into the premises.

Referring now to Figures 35-52, another embodiment of a wall box 506 is shown including a base 8, a cover 10, and a coax signal splitter 20. At a later date, an RFOG device 22 can be added to the wall box for converting fiber signals and copper signals. At a still further date, the RFOG device 22 can be disconnected and the fiber connected to a fiber-to-the-premises connection. In one further variation, the addition of a WDM (wave division multiplexer) 68 allows for parallel operation of the RFOG transmission system and a PON transmission system as shown in Figures 47 and 48.

As shown in Figure 36, an inner tray 30 is positioned within an interior of wall box 506 between a base 8 and a cover 10. One example embodiment of wall box 506 has a width of 250mm, a height of 270mm, and a depth of 90mm. Wall box 506 includes a coax signal splitter 20 mounted to base 8. Base 8 also defines various cable pathways for routing of internal cables. Tray 30 is hinged at hinge 32 to base 8 for access to the equipment on base 8 and the cable area on a rear side of tray 30. As shown in Figure 40, when tray 30 is closed, the equipment and cabling is protected. Figure 41 depicts a Day 2 operation where splitter 20 is used with an RFOG device 22 mounted to one of the mounting holes 46 of tray 30. Fiber cable 50 from speed pipe 36 connects at RFOG device 22 with a connector 56. Figure 43 shows a hinged clip or tab 72 which can be used to assist with cable management. Figure 44 shows clip or tab 72 in greater detail. Figure 45 shows wall box 6 arranged for RFOG operation. Figure 46 shows further cabling and a further operation where neither the splitter 20 or the RFOG device 22 are utilized, and the premises is connected directly with a fiber connection between connector 56 and connector 66 through adapter 48. Tube 60 extends from wall box 506 through port 34 to provide fiber service to the premises. Figures 47 and 48 show a speed pipe 36 which provides fiber to wall box 506 and allows for a combined RFOG transmission and PON transmission system. One connectorized cable output of WDM device 68 plugs into RFOG device 22. A second output of the WDM device 68 can patch to premises at adapter 48b. WDM device 68 shown in Figure 48 includes two connectorized fiber optic cable outputs 76, and a fiber optic adapter input 74 for receiving a connectorized cable. With respect to Figures 49 and 50, WDM device 68 is provided in the form of an input and outputs in the form of fiber optic adapters each for receiving connectorized cables. Wall box 506 of Figures 51 and 52 shows a tray 78 for cable management, and including splice holders 80. An adapter holder 82 is shown for holding adapters 48 which allow for connections between two connectors 56, as needed.

Referring now to Figures 53 and 54, a further embodiment of a wall box 606 is shown which includes a base 8, and a cover 10, coax signal splitter 20. At a later date, an RFOG device 22 can be added to the wall box 606 for converting fiber signals and copper signals. At a still further date, the RFOG device 22 can be disconnected and the fiber connected to a fiber-to-the-premises connection.

As shown in Figures 53 and 54, tray 30 pivots about a hinge 37 away from base 8 to allow for convenient access to the cable management features on a rear side of tray 30. A front side of tray 30 includes a mounting location for the RFOG device 22.

Referring now to Figures 55 and 56, a further embodiment of a wall box 706 is shown which includes a base 8, and a cover 10, coax signal splitter 20. At a later date, an RFOG device 22 can be added to the wall box 706 for converting fiber signals and copper signals. At a still further date, the RFOG device 22 can be disconnected and the fiber connected to a fiber-to-the-premises connection.

Tray 30 of wall box 706 pivots about a hinge 37 relative to base 8 for access to splitter 20, and cable management features on a rear side of tray 30. On a front side of tray 30 is a mounting location for the RFOG device 22.

Referring now to Figure 57, an RFOG device installation is shown including an example of overlength storage 84 from the level 4 86 cabinet (e.g., 25 meters). In the case of migrating to a PON signal, there is provided an example of overlength storage 90 extending toward an ONU as shown in Figure 58 (e.g., 25+5=30 meters total). Further, the PON can be extended to an adjacent premises, such as with extra of overlength storage 92 (e.g., 25+5+15=45 meters total).

Referring now to Figures 60-63, various examples of RFOG devices 22a-d are shown which may be used in the disclosed embodiments.

Referring now to Figures 64-67, a schematic illustration is provided of the migration from the coax only arrangement (Figure 64), to an RFOG arrangement using fiber input and coaxial outputs (Figure 65), to a combined fiber and coaxial outputs arrangement (Figure 66). Figure 67 shows migration to a fiber only

arrangement where the RFOG device and the coaxial splitter are inactive.

In Figure 64, splitter 20 includes an input 94 in the form of a coaxial connector connected to a coaxial cable 98. Splitter 20 includes four splitter outputs 96 in the form of coaxial connectors mateable to coaxial connectors on the ends of output coaxial cables 98. Figure 65 shows the inclusion of an RFOG device 22 which supplies coaxial splitter 20 with signal at input 94. RFOG device 22 includes a fiber input from fiber 50 terminated by a connector 56 received in fiber input 102 in the form of an adapter 48. Outputs from RFOG device 22 are in the form of coaxial connectors 100. A coax cable 98 connects the RFOG device 22 to the coax splitter 20 and coax splitter 20 supplies output ports 96 with coax signals to cables 98. Cable 98a is disconnected from splitter 20. Figure 66 shows a combined fiber and coaxial output scenario, where fiber 50a is connected to a connector 56a and linked to a connector 56b through an adapter 48a. Fiber 50c is connected to a splitter 104 with two output fibers 50d and 50e. Second fiber 50e is terminated with a connector 56e for connection to RFOG device 22 at adapter 48c. RFOG device 22 is connected with a coax cable 98 at output port 100 to input port 94 of splitter 20. Fiber 50d is terminated with a connector 56c and connected to an adapter 48b which connects to connector 56d connected to output fiber 50b. Fiber 50b and output coax cables 98 provide combined fiber and coaxial signals. Figure 67 shows fiber 50a now directly connected through connector 56a to adapter 48b and connector 56d to provide signal to fiber 50b for fiber to the premises through cable 106. Connectors 56b, 56c, 56e and adapter 48a are no longer part of the signal system, and RFOG device 22 is inactive.

Referring back to Figure 66, a microduct is utilized from the cabinet and approximately 25 meters of slack is provided, or other amount of slack. With respect to the premises cable approximately 5 meters of slack is provided, or a different amount if desired and enters the microduct to the house.

Referring now to Figures 68 and 69, a wall box 806 is shown for holding a coaxial signal splitter 20 on a base 8 wherein the base has mounting holes, and a cover 10 closes an interior of the arrangement of the wall box as in Figure 64.

In a Day 1 situation, a coax only service is provided with a relatively low cost enclosure including a base and a cover. A retrofit arrangement is possible to mount the new enclosure over an existing mounting arrangement for an enclosure that is to be replaced. Cables are fixed to the enclosure and coax service is provided.

Referring now to Figure 70, a prior art wall box 906 is shown which is sized only for housing of a coaxial signal splitter 20. Figure 71 shows the same mounting hole pattern between the prior art wall box and the wall box 806 of Figures 68 and 69. For customers wanting to migrate from the wall box of Figure 70 to the wall box of Figures 68 and 69, the coaxial splitter 20 is removed and mounted to the base 8 as shown to the Figure 69. The same hole pattern for the new wall box is provided to mount the box to the same vertical surface.

Referring now to Figures 72-80, the wall box 806 of Figures 68-69 allows for an initial migration step for adding an RFOG device to the arrangement as in Figure 65. There is a fiber overlength basket 110 which is hinged to the base 8 at hinge 108, and a mounting plate 112 which is hinged to the overlength basket 110 at hinge 114. Both hinges 108, 114 are lower hinges, positioned horizontally when wall box 806 is mounted to the wall. Both hinges 108, 114 are also positioned adjacent to one another. Such arrangement of the hinges allows for convenient technician access to the different levels inside wall box 806. Also, the cables are not pulled when moving between levels, as can be seen in Figures 79 and 80.

An RFOG device 22 is added as shown in Figure 72. The tray 30 in the form of a basket 110 and a mounting plate 112 can be added at Day 2. Basket 110 includes a fiber input area for input from the cabinet in an upper corner, and also an input area in an opposite upper corner from the premises which is to be connected through wall box 806.

Referring now to Figures 75 and 76, the overlength of cable from the cabinet can be mounted in the overlength basket 110. A moveable slider 116 is utilized to help with fiber retention. A cable entry location in the upper corner 118 allows for entry of the 5mm tubing 120. Fiber cable 50 exits the overlength basket and is connected to a front side 112a of the mounting plate 112. A rear side 112b of the mounting plate 112 can house one or more splice locations 122 if splicing is desired. In one example, the cable is a blown fiber which does not require splicing, and is connectorized or preteraiinated on both ends. Splicing can be used to repair the cable if necessary.

When adding the RFOG device 22, the cable basket 110 can be used to avoid recoiling of overlength in that the coiled cable can be mounted directly to the basket without a recoiling operation, if desired. A lower clip 128 can be provided to assist with retention of the coiled fiber. Mounting plate 112 includes an integrated splice tray which has entry points on opposite sides of mounting plate 112, and a Figure-8 dual location for cable reversal.

Referring now to Figures 77 and 78, the RFOG device 22 can be mounted to the mounting plate 112 in a variety of manners, such as with a strap 124, or fasteners 126. The fiber input connector 56 is connected to the RFOG device 22, and the coaxial output 100 from the RFOG device 22 is connected to the coaxial splitter. Figures 79 and 80 show the accessibility provided by the hingeable elements within the wall box 806.

The RFOG device 22 can be mounted in a variety of positions, as desired. Also, the mounting arrangements allow for flexibility with the type of RFOG device selected from a variety of manufacturers.

Referring now to Figures 81 and 82, the fiber input to the RFOG device is removed in a further migration step and patched to an input of the WDM device. Outputs of the WDM device can be utilized to provide for parallel operation of the RFOG signal transmission and a PON signal transmission system such as in Figure 66.

The wall box 806 of Figures 81 and 82 can be migrated or reconnected to remove the RFOG device 22 and be a fiber only (PON) system as in Figure 67, for a further migration step.

Connector 56 can be unpatched from the RFOG device 22 and re-routed onto the basket 110 for connection to a WDM or a connection to the fiber to the house or premises. As shown in Figure 82, a WDM 68 can be mounted to mounting plate 112 in fiber area 130.

Referring now to Figures 83-85, possible dimensions of the wall box 806 are shown for illustration purposes. Referring to Figure 86, for comparison, a prior art coax only wall box is shown. For example, wall box 806 can have a height of 265mm, a width of 205mm, and a depth of 110mm. A prior art coax only wall box may have dimensions of a height of 200mm, a width of 135mm, and a depth of 55mm, for example.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A telecommunications wall box configurable to have:

a first operation only for copper signal handling, such as coaxial signal handling, within the premises;

a second operation for receiving optical fiber signals, and for converting the optical fiber signals to copper signals used within the premises, and

a third operation for having the fiber signals pass directly to an Optical Network Unit (ONU) in the premises.

2. A telecommunication wall box comprising:

a base, for receiving copper and fiber cables;

a copper splitter device for splitting copper signals;

an RFOG device for receiving and/or processing fiber and copper signals;

a fiber connection device for receiving and/or transmitting fiber signals.

3. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 and 2, wherein the base includes a fiber input port.

4. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 3, wherein the base includes a cable output port.

5. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 4, wherein a hinged tray is provided in an interior of the wall box.

6. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 5, wherein the base includes a fiber input port along a lower portion.

7. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 6, wherein the base includes a cable output port in a rear wall.

8. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 7, wherein a fiber storage area is provided.

9. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 8, wherein the fiber connection device for receiving and/or transmitting fiber signals includes an adapter.

10. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 9, wherein the copper splitter device is mounted to the base.

11. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 10, further comprising WDM for combined copper and fiber signals.

12. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 11, further comprising cover mounted to the base.

13. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 12, further comprising spool mountable inside the wall box interior.

14. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 13, further comprising blown fiber tube for the fiber input.

15. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 14, further comprising blown fiber tube for the fiber to the premises.

16. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 15, further comprising fiber splice inside the wall box.

17. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 16, further comprising a fiber splitter inside the wall box.

18. The telecommunications wall box of claims 1 - 17, further comprising a tray for holding the RFOG device, the tray mountable to the base.

19. The telecommunications wall box of claim 18, further comprising a hinge between the RFOG tray and the base.

20. The telecommunications wall box of claim 19, wherein the hinge is a lower horizontal hinge.

21. The telecommunications wall box of claim 20, further comprising a hinged cable storage tray between the RFOG tray and the base, wherein the cable storage tray is hinged to the base with a lower horizontal hinge, and wherein the RFOG tray is hinged to the cable storage tray.

22. A method of operating a telecommunications wall box configurable to have:

a first operation only for copper signal handling, such as coaxial signal handling within the premises;

a second operation for receiving optical fiber signals, and for converting the optical fiber signals to copper signals used within the premises, and

a third operation for having the fiber signals pass directly to an Optical Network Unit (ONU) in the premises;

operating the wall box in the first operation only for copper signal handling, such as coaxial signal handling, within the premises;

at a later time operating the wall box in the second operation for receiving optical fiber signals, and for converting the optical fiber signals to copper signals used within the premises; at a still later time operating the wall box in the a third operation for having the fiber signals pass directly to an Optical Network Unit (ONU) in the premises.

23. The method of claim 22, further comprising operating the wall box with a WDM to offer copper signals and fiber signals.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein the wall box includes one or more of the structures of claims 1-21.

25. The method of claim 21, wherein the RFOG device is added to the wall box after the wall box is operated in the first operation only for copper signal handling, such as coaxial signal handling, within the premises.