1. A set-top electronics and network interface unit arrangement, comprising: a network interface unit having a network interface module adapted for connection to an external network, and an internal network interface for interfacing to an internal digital network, the network interface unit providing a signal from an external network to the internal digital network; and a set-top electronics unit having an internal network interface device adapted for connection to the internal digital network for interfacing to the internal digital network to receive a signal from an internal network, a signal converter coupled to the network interface device and converting a signal received by the internal network interface device for use by an end terminal.