Connecting to the Interface
To install or repair your inside wiring at the Network Interface Device:
Before working on your phone lines, please read and understand the CAUTIONS.
- Connection and Testing instructions are printed on the inside of the NID customer access door.
- These instructions are for a Standard Interface Module.
Inside the Network Interface Device.
- Unscrew the Network Interface cover at the Customer Access point with a screwdriver and open.
- Refer to - Testing the Telephone Service .
- Disconnect your inside wiring from Ironton Telephone Company's lines by removing the modular plug from the jack.
- For a New Installation.
- Punch a hole through the grommet and pass the wiring through the hole.
- Route the wire up to the interface module.
Installing wires to a High Speed Internet Interface Module.
- The Module maybe installed upside down depending on the type of NID.
- Refer to - “Wire Types and Colors”.
- Cut the desired pair evenly.
- Insert the 2 wires from the pair into the associated holes.
- Make sure the wires reach the bottom of the connection holes in the module.
- Press the tab into the module to secure the wires and make a connection.

Installing wires to a Standard Interface Module.
- Refer to - “Wire Types and Colors”.
- Loosen the terminal screws on the customer wiring bridge one full turn.
- Strip off 3/4" of insulation from the wires you are using and connect them to the colored terminals.
- Wrap each wire clockwise between the washers on the screws in a hook fashion.
- There may be several wires connected to one set of terminal screws for a line.
- DO NOT place more then one wire between each washer.
- When tightened, the wires will cut into each other and may break in time
- Tighten the screws securely, then tuck the excess wire in the wiring trough.
Type of wire used:
4 wire cable
- green wire to green terminal
- red wire to red terminal
- black wire to green terminal - for second line if used
- yellow wire to red terminal - for second line if used
8 wire and 12 wire cables
- white/blue to green terminal
- blue/white to red terminal
- white/orange to green terminal- for second line if used
- orange/white to red terminal- for second line if used
