The drop terminal includes a plurality of fiber optic adapters having
outer connector ports that are accessible from outside the drop terminal.
The drop terminal receives a fiber optic cable having a plurality of
optical fibers. Fiber optic connectors are positioned at the ends of the
optical fibers. The fiber optic connectors are inserted into inner
connector ports of the fiber optic adapters. The drop terminal also
includes an anchor block for securing the fiber optic cable to a main
housing of the drop terminal. The anchor block can be secured to the main
housing of the drop terminal by a mechanical interlock. The drop terminal
may also include a transparent interior shield or liner that retains
fibers in position within the drop terminal during assembly of the drop
terminal.