Introduction To Fiber Optic Cabling

Demystifying fiber optics, the fastest growing ICT network infrastructure sector one lesson at a time!

Created by: Hofmeyr de Vos
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What Will I Learn?

• Understand the physical attributes of light as a carrier of data
• Understand how fiber cable act as a medium for carrying light effectively
• The main differences between fiber optic and copper cabling
• The main Components of a Fiber Cable
• Fiber cable types, connectors and enclosures
• Splicing and testing Fiber Cable
• Fiber To The Home(FTTH)

Requirements

• No prior knowledge of Fiber Optics or Structured Cabling required

Target audience

• This course is designed with a wide range of audiences in mind, from the newly minted technician starting up in the industry, to well versed and experienced network admins that want to sharpen their skills and are looking for a deeper understanding of the technologies behind fiber optics and communicating using light as a carrier of data