Deploying Fiber at 200 Feet–How to Keep Your Feet on the Ground

July 7, 2016

Joseph Tan

Wireline Application Engineer, EXFO

Access networks: FTTx, xDLS, triple-play

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Webinar Series on Fronthaul Testing

The path towards complete FTTA/RRH site turn-up - in just one field trip.
This webinar series covers everything you need to know to efficiently qualify fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA) networks and confirm that remote radio heads (RRH) and CPRI links are fully functional before leaving the cell site – in just one field trip.

Part 2: Deploying Fiber at 200 Feet - How to keep your foot on the ground

Understanding the challenges in deploying optical fibers within the FTTA/RRH environment. What are the different methods to test and characterize fiber?

Recap of previous session
Overview of a FTTA fiber network and the components to test
Challenges in deploying optical fibers within the FTTA/RRH environment
Fiber characterization test methods
› OTDR vs PM/LS – the pros and cons
› Impact of different fiber types (G652 vs G567)
› Bidirectional requirement, gainer vs excess loss, etc.
› Loopback measurement technique: results and benefits
› Test results documentation
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The MSO Subscriber Wars, Part 2: the Foundation of an Empire

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Service assurance in the era of 5G: automation will be essential

Deploying Fiber at 200 Feet–How to Keep Your Feet on the Ground

Joseph Tan

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