Objectives: From this lesson you should learn:
How fiber optics is used in premises cabling
The types of fiber and cable
Terminating fiber optic cables
Testing fiber optic cables
The Role of Fiber Optics In Premises Networks
While UTP copper has dominated premises cabling, fiber
optics has become increasingly popular as computer network
speeds have risen to the gigabit range and above.
Most large corporate or industrial networks use fiber
optics for the LAN backbone cabling. Some have also
adopted fiber to the desktop using a centralized fiber
architecture which can be quite cost
effective. Security systems use fiber extensively.
Wireless antennas are routinely connected with fiber. Even
fiber to the home architectures are being used in premises
networks.
In this lesson, you will learn why fiber optics offers
advantages in premises cabling and where it is used.
Student Assignment:
Watch the videos, read the references and take the quizzes
(Test Your Comprehension)
FOA YouTube Videos
Premises
Cabling Lecture 9: Fiber Optics
For an extensive
library of fiber optic videos, go to the FOA
YouTube channel.
Online FOA Reference:
Fiber
Optics In Premises Cabling
Fiber
or Copper?
Fiber
Optic Components, Termination,
Testing
Book Chapter:
FOA Reference Guide to Premises Cabling, Chapter 5
Basic Skills
Lab
Test Your Knowledge:
Online
Quiz
Extra Credit Reading
Fiber
for Wireless
Read more on fiber optic components,
design,
installation
and testing
See the breadth of standards for fiber
optic components and systems
Read
about fiber optics from the viewpoint of the network
user
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