The FTTB-1218-1W (One-Way Indoor Optical Node) converts the optical signal received from the headend into a +28 dBmV RF output with a -1 dBm optical input. The compact housing includes an optical receiver and wide bandwidth RF amplifier having a frequency range of 54-1218 MHz. The FTTB-1218-1W node has one optical input, one RF output, one -20 dB RF test port, and one 12 VDC power socket. Optical input status of the node can be easily verified by the tri-color LED indicator. Additionally, the node also features a calibrated DC test point for accurately determining the received optical input level with a common DC voltmeter, eliminating the need for a fiber power meter.