Can I access the internet by directly plugging a fiber optic cable into a switch

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The fiber optic cable does not plug directly into a standard home router because the signal type must be translated. The fiber line terminates at the Optical Network Terminal (ONT), which is typically supplied and installed by the internet service provider. Compatible router: Verify that your router supports fiber optic input (look for an SFP or WAN port labeled. A fiber-optic switch allows you to connect two or more fiber-optic cables to form a network.

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