The Cisco ONT 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Series Optical Network Terminator provides a demarcation device for metro Ethernet access networks with Ethernet in the First Mile technology that can be managed completely remotely. The Cisco ONT 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Series saves service providers time and resources by eliminating costly visits to customer sites to perform configuration and troubleshooting.The Cisco ONT 1031 enables service providers to build metro access networks with Gigabit Ethernet, future-proofing the network for any application. Cisco ONT 1031 connects 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet in the service provider network to a 10/100/1000BASE-T home or business network. The copper interface reduces the capital investment in the home or business network gateway. The customer or service provider saves the investment in the fiber connectivity while being able to activate new services by upgrading an inexpensive, all-copper gateway.