Objectives: From this lesson you should learn:
What Is Fiber Optic Network Design?
What is involved in fiber optic network design
What a designer needs to know
How a project develops from idea to installation
How to choose equipment and components for the network
How to create a loss budget for the design
How to plan for and complete an installation
This
lesson will help you learn the process of designing a fiber optic
network. Not everyone will design a fiber optic network, but
understanding the process will make installing, testing and documenting
a network easier. Fiber optic network design refers to the specialized
processes leading to a successful installation and operation of a fiber
optic network. It includes determining the type of communication
system(s) which will be carried over the network, the geographic layout
(premises, campus, outside plant (OSP, etc.), the transmission
equipment required and the fiber network over which it will operate.
Designing a fiber optic network usually also requires interfacing to
other networks which may be connected over copper cabling and wireless.
Next to consider are requirements for permits, easements, permissions
and
inspections. Once we get to that stage, we can consider actual
component selection, placement, installation practices, testing,
troubleshooting and network equipment installation and startup.
Finally, we have to consider documentation, maintenance and planning
for restoration in event of a future outage. The design of the network
must precede not only the installation itself, but it must be completed
to estimate the cost of the project and, for the contractor, bid on the
job. Design not only affects the technical aspects of the installation,
but the business aspects also.
Student Assignment:
Read the references and take the quizzes (Test Your Comprehension)
Online FOA Reference:
Fiber Optic Network Design
Link Loss Budgets
Book Chapter:
FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics, Chapter 9
Test Your Knowledge:
Online Quiz
Take the Quiz at the end of Chapter 9 and check your answers
Extra Credit Reading
FOA Technical Bulletins
Designing Fiber Optic Networks, a reference guide for users, contractors, installers, etc. (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Network User's Guide, covers design through maintenance for the user of fiber optic networks. (PDF 0.1 MB)
Planning For Restoration (PDF, 0.1 MB)
Fiber or Copper? Overview and Fiber LANs
Estimating Fiber Optic Installations
Next: Lesson 10: Fiber Optic Network Installation
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