ELCM 308 - Service Provider Access Technologies

Learners will gain an understanding of the copper and fiber infrastructure that lies between the service provider and the customer’s premise. They will learn installation, testing and restoration procedures, cable locating techniques, outside plant safety, and right-of-way. Technologies covered include xDSL, Cable TV access, FTTx, and GPON. The theory is supported with a number of laboratory exercises including; Modular splicing of copper cables, Fusion and Mechanical splicing of optical fiber cables. Learners will construct, test and troubleshoot copper and fiber outside plant networks using state-of-the-art test gear.

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s):

• ELCM 254