Tutor: Eng.

Moses Mtende

Course Outline
1. FTTX: An Overview

• Evolution of G- PON Technology and Standards

• Access Migration: FTTC, FTTB, FTTH/P

• Ethernet PON, BPON

• Wireless, Broadband, Copper

• Ethernet, Point to Point

• GPON Architecture and Working Principles

• WDM/DWDM PON

• Single Core and Double Core Access Network

2. Optical Layer

• Introduction of Optical Layer

• Optical Fiber in Transport

• Optical Fiber in Access

• Connectors and Splices

• WDM Devices and Optical Filters

• Passive Optical Splitters

• Power Budget

• Coexistence

• Optical Transmitters

• Optical Receivers

• G-PON Transceiver Modules

• Optical Amplifiers

• Reach Extension
3. ODN Components

• OFC Underground, Aerial/Overhead, Indoor, Outdoor

• ODF Types

• Centralized Splitters

• Cascaded Splitters

• Merits and Demerits of Centralized and Cascaded Splitter

• Feeder Cable

• Distribution Cable

• Drop Cable

• Aerial Cables

In-house Cables and In-house Cabling

• In-house Cabling Reference Model

• Building Entry Point (BEP)

• Floor Distributor (FD)

• Joint Box : Types and Locations

• Outdoor Cabinets

• Connectors and Rosettes

• Distribution Closure

• Drop Closure

• ONT and Different Types

• ONT Box with Accessories

• ODF

• Racks and Internal Cabling

• Micro Ducts and Micro Cables

• Labelling and Tagging Best Practices for ODN Components

4. Planning, Designing and Dimensioning of ODN

• Getting Started

• Project Planning

• Detailed Planning

• Cost Benefit Analysis, Payback Period and ROI at Project Level

• Network Architecture – Pt to Pt, Pt to MP

• Centralized Splitters

• Cascaded Splitters

• Merits and Demerits of Centralized and Cascaded Splitter

• Feeder Cable

• Distribution Cable

• Drop Cable

• Copper, Fiber or Wireless

• Choosing OLT/Transmission Equipment

• Planning the Route(s)

• Choosing Components for Outside Plant Installations

• Choosing Components for Premises Installations

• The Link Power Budget

• Protection/Diversity

• Documentation/ Database

• Planning for the Install

• Developing a Test Plan

• Planning For Service Restoration

• Choosing a Contractor

• Managing the Project

• Maintaining the Network- Proactive Approach and Trouble Shooting

• Network Planning for Green Field, Brown Field, Backhauling

• Cabling Standards
5. Service Provision and OAM

• Cable Termination at Premises

• CPE Installation

• Service Provisioning and Service Validation

• Service Testing

• Trouble shooting

6. Audio Visuals for

• Cable Laying

• Cable Jointing

• Joint Boxes

• Mechanical Splicing

• ODF Installation etc.

7. Practical work

• Design of Network in Different Scenarios

• Preparing Business Case for Cost Benefit Analysis

8. Lab Work (Physical for 2 Saturdays at the Nairobi CBD)

• OTDR, OPM, Optical Source (OLTC)

• Fusion Splicing