Lesson
9: Fiber Optic Network Design
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.
Want
to study Design more? Fiber U has a complete online
self-study program on design with numerous case
studies.
Student Assignment:
Watch the videos, read the references and take the quizzes
(Test Your Comprehension)
FOA YouTube Videos:
FOA
Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Design, Part 1
FOA
Lecture 10: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 2
FOA
Lecture 11: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 3
FOA
Lecture 26: Loss Budgets
Online FOA Reference:
Fiber
Optic Network Design
Link
Loss Budgets
Project
Paperwork
Book Chapter:
FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics, Chapter 9
Test Your Knowledge:
Optional - 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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