Extend your network into subscribers' homes with the 2Wire HomePortal® iNID (intelligent Network Interface Device), the industry's first outdoor residential gateway.

The 2Wire HomePortal iNID (intelligent Network Interface Device) i3802V outdoor residential gateway mounts to the side of the subscriber’s home in a hardened, weather-resistant enclosure that is easily accessible by carrier technicians. This decreases the complexity and cost of carrier “truck roll” technical installations required for VDSL2 and FTTP deployments.

By transferring intelligent gateway functions and all service and network terminations to the side of the house, the 2Wire iNID eliminates the need to bring DSL into the house, eliminating the signal loss typical of in-home wiring. The location at the side of the house, near the existing telephone Network Interface Device, also allows for an easy connection between the iNID’s integrated VoIP function and the home’s existing phone wiring.

The outdoor location also provides carrier technicians with easy access to home coaxial cable wiring, which can be reused to distribute high-speed LAN technologies to video set-top boxes and other networked consumer devices throughout the home.

Power Up

A customer-installable power module inside the home powers the iNID through the home’s existing phone wiring, while the iNID’s integrated battery provides backup power. The customer installs the power module inside the house by simply plugging it into a power outlet and a nearby phone jack. The power module includes service-indicator LEDs for troubleshooting and status notifications of services and functions.

Packs a Powerful Technology Punch

Like all 3000 series HomePortal residential gateways, the HomePortal iNID i3802V outdoor residential gateway combines an industry-leading home networking platform with the latest developments in VDSL2 modem technology, creating the ideal solution for delivering IP video and other high-bandwidth applications throughout the home. Home networking options include high speed coaxial networking (HomePNAv3), Ethernet, and an optional customer-installable plug-and-play 802.11g Wi-Fi access point. The gateway itself is packed with value-added applications such as Content Screening, Internet Access Control, Firewall Monitor, and Web Remote Access.

Blur the Lines Between the Home and Carrier Networks

By moving the residential gateway to the outside of the subscriber’s home, the HomePortal iNID blurs the line between the home network and the carrier’s infrastructure. The gateway becomes part of the service provider’s network, which removes the burden of maintenance and management from the subscriber. The carrier can then provide uninterrupted or 'warm' services during tenant or homeowner turnover. Subscribers can — at will — receive high-bandwidth broadband service, high-powered home networking features, and a secure firewall without having to wait for a technician.