This document details an application specialist certification for optical LAN (OLAN) networks, focusing on cabling design and installation. It outlines prerequisites for candidates, including foundational knowledge in fiber optics, and describes training program topics necessary for certification. The course covers various OLAN applications, architecture, components, and installation methods, aimed at facilitating the use of fiber optics in local area networks.

2. This is an application specialist certification covering
optical LAN (OLAN) networks, cabling design and
installation, which includes P2P and PON networks
used in place of traditional LAN cabling based on
traditional structured cabling standards for
copper/fiber networks. It is intended for anyone
interested in the use of fiber optics in LANs.
WHAT IS OPTICAL LAN

3. Prerequisites:
• CFOT (Certified fiber optic Technician ,
• CPCT (Certified premises cabling technician)
• or
equivalent basic knowledge of fiber optics and
communications networks recommended. If
attendees are not already familiar with or trained in
optical fiber, a fiber review is available as part of the
course.

5. Expectation
What To Expect In Training Programs For OLAN
Specialist Certification
To qualify for Certified Optical LAN Specialist
certification, a specialist training program must
cover at least the following topics:

6. OLAN APPLICATIONS
• Corporations
• Hotels
• Hospitals
• Schools, campuses
• Public buildings
• Municipal networks
• Government facilities

7. Optical LAN architecture
• OLT – optical line terminal
• Cable Plant or ODN
(Optical Distribution Network
• ONT – Optical Network Terminal

8. • Introduction to optical LAN: centralized fiber,
P2P and PON networks
• Overview of network architectures including
Point-to-Point and PONs with relevant
standards
• OLAN Components and Installation Methods
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT
O LAN

9. WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT
O LAN
• Understanding PON Splitters
• Splitter Power Ratios
• OLAN Network Design
• Splitter Location and Packaging
• Optical Power and Loss Budgets
• OLAN Installation
• OLAN Testing(including PONs)

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