FTTX and GPON Design Workshop
Course Overview
The deployment of Next Generation Access Networks (NGAN) involves the implementation of a number of different optical access architectures, namely FTTX and FTTH. FTTX refers to fiber links being laid as far as the cabinet (FTTC) or as far as the building (FTTB), while FTTH describes connections all the way into the home itself. Each of these solutions can be designed with differing topologies and technologies namely, Point-to-Point (P2P) with Ethernet transmission capability or Point-to-Multi-Point with PON transmission technology.
This course describes the different FTTX architectures and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the various solutions. The key planning, design and construction rules of Optical Distribution Networks (ODN), as well as the Network Operation and Maintenance (O&M) challenges will be explained.
Target Audience
This course addresses the needs of telecommunications professionals involved in the design of FTTX and FTTH access systems. It is suitable for fiber network planners, technicians, supervisors and managers and also consultants, contractors and other professionals with an interest in NGAN design principles.
Duration & Training Format
- Classroom: 3 days
- LIVE Virtual*: 21 hours
- A minimum of 6 or more participants are required for a company-based LIVE Virtual course to commence
- LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.
Upcoming Course Dates
There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest and indicate your preferred start/end training dates via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe copper access networks and DSL systems evolution
- Appreciate the basics of fiber optics networks and systems
- Understand the optical access network evolution – from FTTX to FTTH
- Compare and contrast different NGAN architectures and technologies
- Recognize the network elements and construction techniques for Optical Distribution Network (ODN) deployment
- Provide knowledge and basic criteria for GPON planning, design and management
- Design FTTX and FTTH systems
Course Outline
- Â Review of Traditional Access Networks
- Â Network Evolution and Broadband Needs
- Â Fiber Optics and Passive Optical Networks (PON)
- Â FTTX Access Networks
- Â FTTX/FTTH Architectures
- Â FTTH GPON
- Â FTTH GPON Components
- Â Planning, Design and Dimensioning Considerations
- Â Construction and Installation Techniques
- Â Testing and Management
- Â GPON Guidelines
- Â Case Studies
- Â Practical Exercises
Pre-requisites
- A solid understanding of telecommunications transmission principles
- Prior attendance to Telefocal’s Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Overview