This practical training provides a foundation in fiber optics, FTTH architecture, network planning, fiber design, optical power budgeting, route planning, GIS/KMZ, AutoCAD documentation, fiber testing, and OTDR-based troubleshooting. Participants gain practical knowledge to understand, plan, document, and troubleshoot FTTH networks through guided exercises and real-world scenarios.

Fiber Optics & FTTH Network Architecture

Fiber Optic Fundamentals

• Introduction to fiber optic communication
• Advantages and applications of optical fiber
• Basic principles of light transmission
• Single-mode and multi-mode fiber
• Fiber construction and cable structures
• Common fiber optic components
• Connectors, splices, and basic accessories

FTTH & PON Technologies

• FTTH fundamentals
• Evolution of fiber access networks
• PON architecture and concepts
• GPON fundamentals
• Overview of next-generation PON technologies
• P2P vs. P2MP architectures
• Basic deployment considerations

FTTH Network Architecture

• End-to-end FTTH architecture
• OLT and ONT/ONU
• ODF and fiber distribution infrastructure
• Splitters and splitter architecture
• Feeder network
• Distribution network
• Drop network
• Basic FTTH topologies
• Network scalability and capacity considerations

Practical Exercise

FTTH Planning, Design & Network Documentation

FTTH Network Planning

• FTTH planning process
• Service area and coverage planning
• Basic demand and subscriber forecasting
• Homes Passed and Homes Connected concepts
• Network capacity considerations
• Feeder and distribution planning
• Drop cable planning
• Splitter placement considerations

Fiber Network Design & Optical Power Budget

• Basic FTTH network design methodology
• Fiber allocation and capacity
• Fiber route planning
• Duct and pathway considerations
• Connector and splice losses
• Fiber attenuation
• Splitter loss
• Optical power budget fundamentals
• Link loss calculation
• Engineering margin
• Basic design validation

GIS/KMZ & Telecom Route Mapping

• Introduction to GIS for telecom
• Role of GIS in FTTH planning
• Basic telecom GIS layers
• Mapping fiber routes and infrastructure
• Coverage and route visualization
• KML/KMZ fundamentals
• Basic route planning and feasibility
• Import/export and documentation concepts

Basic AutoCAD for FTTH Documentation

• Purpose of telecom engineering drawings
• Basic AutoCAD interface and tools
• Layers and drawing organization
• FTTH route drawings
• Basic telecom symbols
• Cable and duct pathway representation
• Labels and annotations
• Basic engineering documentation

Practical Exercise

Fiber Testing, OTDR & FTTH Troubleshooting

Fiber Testing Fundamentals

• Importance of fiber testing
• Installation and acceptance testing
• Optical power measurement
• Insertion loss and attenuation
• Connector and splice testing
• Basic fiber inspection and cleaning
• Testing documentation

OTDR Fundamentals

• OTDR purpose and applications
• How an OTDR works
• OTDR test parameters
• Wavelength selection
• Pulse width and range
• Launch and receive fibers
• Understanding OTDR events

OTDR Trace Interpretation

• Reading an OTDR trace
• Fiber end identification
• Connector and splice events
• Reflective and non-reflective events
• Splice loss
• Fiber attenuation
• Bends and high-loss events
• Fiber breaks and open ends
• Common trace anomalies

FTTH Troubleshooting

• Common FTTH network faults
• Installation-related problems
• Connector and splice issues
• Excessive attenuation
• Fiber bending and cable damage
• Low optical power
• Splitter-related issues
• Fault location techniques
• Root-cause analysis
• Corrective actions and escalation

Practical Exercise