Fiber-to-the-home connection to outdoor base stations

How do outdoor fiber optic cables work?

Based on installation methods, outdoor fiber optic cables are categorized as follows: Underground fiber cables are generally pulled within a conduit that is buried underground, usually 1 to 2 meters deep, to reduce the possibility of being dug up. Lubricants are added to the outdoor cable design to reduce friction on high-pulling tension.

What are outdoor fiber optic cables?

Outdoor fiber optic cables are designed to withstand harsh environments, including moisture, extreme temperatures, and physical stress. They are used for long-distance communication, linking network infrastructures between buildings and across cities. Based on installation methods, outdoor fiber optic cables are categorized as follows:

Do I need a fiber cable to install an OT?

If the ONT is located indoors, the installer will have to bring a fiber cable inside the house to the location of the ONT. Either way, connections will need to penetrate the outside wall of the house. Great care must be taken to avoid other services when drilling holes and the penetration must be properly sealed.

What is fibre to home FTTH access network?

Requirements such as high bandwidth and capacity for high speed internet, High Definition Television “HDTV” and Voice Over Internet Protocol “VOIP”, lead to the proposals for Fibre To Home FTTH Access Network. FTTH based on Giga Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology is one techniques that can provide triple play services at a reasonable cost.