Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 4 Seat Hours | Price: $190.00
Course Overview
The NCTI FTTx Basics course is a critical training module for broadband companies racing to deploy fiber-to-the-home (FTTH). As competitive pressure drives the demand for gigabit speeds, technicians must transition from copper-based skills to optical expertise.
This two-part course covers the full spectrum of Fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) topologies—including Node, Curb, Business, and Home. Students will gain a solid command of Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures and the RF over Glass (RFoG) standard. Beyond theory, the curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for the physical installation: identifying cable types, executing Fusion Splicing on drop fibers, and troubleshooting common optical faults in the outside plant.
Who Should Attend:
- Fiber Installers (FTTH/FTTP)
- HFC Technicians transitioning to Fiber
- Maintenance Crews
- Network Planners
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to identify PON elements, install fiber drops at the customer premises, and troubleshoot optical signal issues using proper test sets.
Core Competencies:
- Network Topologies: Differentiate between various FTTx architectures and identify the specific cable categories used in Passive Optical Networks (PON).
- PON Elements: Describe the function of optical splitters, CWDM/DWDM multiplexing, and how RFoG operates within a PON environment.
- Installation Skills: Sequence the steps to prepare drop fiber, select the correct connectors, and perform Fusion Splicing of pigtails to drop fibers.
- Troubleshooting: Identify typical sources of failure in the Outside Plant (OSP), recognize splitter signatures on an OTDR trace, and select the appropriate test equipment for diagnostics.
- Restoration: Recommend specific restoration activities to bring a disrupted fiber link back online.
Certification and Benefits
Build the Fiber Future
This course provides the leverage companies need to build reliable, high-speed optical networks that withstand the demands of modern data consumption.
Additional Benefits:
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Practical Skills: Learn to distinguish between “User Error” and “Plant Failure” in fiber troubleshooting.
- Cost Effective: A focused, high-impact 4-hour course priced for wide deployment across technical teams.
Course Outline
Module 1: FTTx Elements
- Introduction to FTTx and PON Topologies.
- Passive Optical Network (PON) elements (Splitters, ONTs, OLTs).
- Multiplexing: Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) in a PON environment.
- RF over Glass (RFoG) operations.
Module 2: FTTx Installation and Troubleshooting
- Installation: Home fiber installation procedures, connector selection, and splicing.
- Troubleshooting: Identifying failure sources, OTDR trace analysis (splitters), and restoration activities.