Troubleshoot fiber network
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The document outlines a five-step process for troubleshooting fiber optic networks, including assessing the situation, searching for the problem, testing the system, correcting the issue, and documenting the results. Each step is detailed with specific actions, necessary tools, and methodologies for effective troubleshooting. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of thorough documentation during the process to ensure proper record-keeping and analysis.
Troubleshoot fiber network
- 2. FIBER OPTIC ACADEMY IN CONJUCTION WITH IMT COMPUTERS NIGERIA LTD PRESENTS http://fiberopticacademy.com.ng/
- 3. 5 STEPS TO TROUBLESHOOT FIBER OPTICS NETWORK
- 4. JUST 5 THINGS TO DO Assess the situation Search for the problem Test the system Correct the problem Document the result Become COMPUTER & NETWORKING ENGINEER (DCE) www.imtcomputer.net
- 5. STEP 1 : ASSESS THE SITUATION At this stage we determine the: The priority of the condition The available resource for rectification The priority of the restoration (the critical level L1, L2 L3) Available equipment for restoration Available manpower (maintenance team Method and procedure of restoration
- 6. STEP 2: SEARCH FOR THE PROBLEM The Method and procedure of restoration adopted will determine whether to start at the beginning of a link, and work towards the other end (which only happen where there is only one link, or a relatively short link) OR To start in the middle of the link, and determine in which direction the problem exists Certain test equipment expertise will be required at this stage. .
- 7. STEP 3 :TEST THE SYSTEM TESTING EQUIPMENT VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR OLTS OTDR
- 8. The visual fault locator injects light into the core of the fiber. The light can be seen at the other end if the circuit is good. VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR
- 10. POWER METER AND A LIGHT SOURCE OLTS OLTS provide the loss value of the fiber to which they are connected. However, they are limited to use over short distances.
- 11. OTDR reports fiber losses over a long run. It can also give the exact location of a break, or fault. OTDR
- 12. STEP 4: CORRECT THE PROBLEM The essence and goal of locating and isolating the problem is to FIX IT which can be cleaning the connector replacing a jumper Re-splicing Re-testing to ensure the restoration of the system to its original working condition. Become COMPUTER & NETWORKING ENGINEER (DCE) www.imtcomputer.net
- 13. STEP 5: DOCUMENT THE RESULT While correcting the problem, record the troubleshooting process The AS-Built drawing and some other project documents will be affected. More importantly the record should provide the following information: The date The reason for troubleshooting The method of troubleshooting Testing data (if any) The location of the problem The problem solution The testing data after the problem is corrected
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