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Q: Why is my router not detecting the fiber connection? A: Ensure all cables are securely connected, the ONT is powered on, and your. This morning my ISP upgraded my Internet connection from a standard coaxial cable and Cisco modem to a fiber optic cable and Hitron modem Model Name NOVA-2004. This conversion happens either through an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or directly via specialized router ports. As far as I understand this particulate model is fiber compatible, but my ISP insists I need an adapter even though they're offering no more then 1,000mbps.