Fibre to the home box reposition

Scr55

Hi All.

I had my fibre internet installed some time ago and the engineer installed 2 boxes:

I did not care about the position of these boxes but now I need to move them because new kitchen cabinets will be installed there.

I noticed that box (1) and (2) are connected with a fibre cable (3) so it appears that box 1 is just a cover for external fibre cable.

So I have a few questions:

1. If that is the case then maybe I just need to move box (2) and leave box (1) there?
2. I am with Eir currently but if I want to switch to Virgin later, will they use this box (1) and install their own box (2) or will they have to remove both boxes?
3. What kind of fiber cable I should buy to connect box (1) and (2)? My fibre cable knowledge is very limited and I found that there are single or mulit fibre cables. That cable will go through the walls approx. 10m and I found https://www.amazon.ie/Elfcam-Armored-Outdoor-Compatible-Bouygues/dp/B08CW58WSP/ref%3Dasc_df_B08CVTTXFT?language=en_IE&mcid=f4e8b161142a3d3db09b54434559c7d7&tag=ieshopgode-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=743311033401&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1254301054570835523&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007870&hvtargid=pla-990017049300&gad_source=1&th=1 will that be ok?
4. I presume I can do it myself or are there any traps/problems lurking?

Thanks for your comments.

eronayne

That cable would do the job. the important attributes are Singlemode, and SC/APC connectors at both ends.

disconnect the short cable between box 1 and box 2. move box 2 to its new location. keep the ends of the cable clean as possible, dont be tempted to wipe it with your finger to clean it.

If you were to move to Virgin at a later date, they would not be inclined to re use the openeir cable or ONT, that would typically be a new cable run in from outside, and a new box installed internally.

When you say there is a kitchen cabinet going into that area, will box number 1 be accessible after the work is done ?,

If the drop cable ever required replacing the engineers woudl need access to box1.