Free Space Optics in LAN Environment

Free space optics are proving to be a highly useful resource for campus network backbones, metropolitan networks and last mile applications.

Through theoretical study and practical exercises, this two-day course provides an overview of the technologies, methods and applications involved in the specification, installation and use of line of sight free space optics.

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Duration
2 days

Who should attend?
Network cable installers, network administrations, consultants and anyone seeking an understanding of this technology

Prerequisites
None

Course objectives
Delegates have the knowledge of equipment, component uses and installation practice of free space optics

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

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Course Content (70% Theory, 30% Practical)

Introduction
    • Technology overview

Evaluation of suitable and unsuitable applications

LAN backbones

Disaster recovery
    • Redundancy
    • Mobility

Bandwidth/throughput

Topologies

Environmental considerations

Transmission theory

Installation concerns & practices