An optical network unit is associated with a multi-wavelength optical
fiber communications system carrying low-power digital signals
bidirectionally transmitted at a first and a second wavelength and a
high-power analog video signal transmitted at a third wavelength. The
unit comprises a housing having a connection for the optical fiber; and
an optical filter, first and second optical units, and a beam splitter
mounted in the housing. The optical filter is interposed between the
fiber termination and the second optical unit, and is adapted to block
light of the third wavelength but bidirectionally transmit light of the
first and second wavelengths. The system is readily implemented, and any
combination of the data and video services may be selected. A high level
of skill is not required for changing the combination of services
procured.