A tap-off capable of easily extending a hybrid fiber coaxial network without
complicated
cable handling and signal disruptions. The tap-off comprises a primary distributor
connected to a directional coupler. Additional distributors are divergently connected
to the primary distributor and include terminal distributors. Bridges are divergently
connected to the terminal distributors, and an intermediate distributor is connected
between the directional coupler and the primary distributor. The tap-off also has
at least one extension port and at least one intermediate cable connecting the
extension port with the intermediate distributor. Each bridge is connected to a
drop cable for providing a signal to a subscriber. The intermediate distributor
distributes the signal to the primary distributor and to the extension port. The
tap-off further comprises an additional extension tap-off, which includes an input
port connected to the extension port, distributors, and bridges.