Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 4 Seat Hours | Price: $270.00 | Type: Fiber-only
Save 40% by purchasing the Fiber-Optic Fundamentals Bundle. This includes all four courses in the discipline (Signal Technology, Tools & Testing, Splicing, and Architectures).
Course Overview
The NCTI Fiber-Optic Fundamentals IV course is the capstone of the fundamentals series, unlocking the “Big Picture” of fiber optic communications. Once you understand the cable and the connections, you must understand how they form a functioning network.
This course dives deep into Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures, the standard for modern high-speed broadband. Students will explore the evolution of technology from GPON to cutting-edge XGS-PON and NG-PON2. You will learn to design scalable networks using various topologies (Star, Ring, Mesh) and distinguish between centralized and distributed split architectures to optimize performance.
Who Should Enroll:
- Network Designers & Architects
- Fiber Technicians seeking system-level knowledge
- ISP Engineers
- Students who have completed Fundamentals III
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to design efficient optical distribution networks (ODN) and explain the differences between legacy and next-generation fiber technologies.
Core Competencies:
- PON Elements: Describe the function and operation of Optical Line Terminals (OLT), Fiber Distribution Hubs (FDH), and Optical Network Units/Terminals (ONU/ONT).
- Network Topologies: Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Star, Ring, Bus, and Mesh topologies, as well as Point-to-Point (P2P) vs. Point-to-Multi-Point (P2MP).
- Split Architectures: Explain the structural differences between Centralized Split, Distributed Split, and Home-Run topologies.
- Tech Evolution: Trace the progression of standards from BPON to GPON, EPON, and Next-Generation Access (NGA) requirements.
- Design Considerations: Account for attenuation budgets and wavelength allocations in a PON environment.
Certification and Benefits
Master the Network of the Future
Equip yourself with the knowledge to design scalable, high-speed networks that meet the demands of modern data consumption.
Additional Benefits:
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Cost Savings: Save 40% when you buy the full Fundamentals Bundle.
- Prerequisite: Builds on Fiber-Optic Fundamentals III: Splicing and Termination.
Course Outline
Module 1: Fiber-Optic Network Elements and Topologies
- PON design considerations and attenuation.
- Common Topologies: Star, Ring, Mesh, and Bus.
- Centralized vs. Distributed split architectures.
Module 2: PON and Next-Generation Technologies
- Generations: BPON, GPON, and EPON operations.
- Next-Gen: XGS-PON, NG-PON2, and future access requirements.
- Wavelength allocations and P2P benefits.