r/FiberOptics • • 14h ago

On the job Pneumatic piercing tool we use to run cable under yards without trenching. Anyone else run one of these?

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r/FiberOptics • • 7h ago

Low voltage cable technician, I just recently landed a job at a Google data center, I run and pull cable from rack to rack, we have bad training, is there a book or video I can study so I can learn how to run fiber , and dress slack properly

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r/FiberOptics • • 11h ago

Are there 2 broadband providers on this pole or is it only Spectrum cable?

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Thanks


r/FiberOptics • • 7h ago

Where can an experienced fibre optic technician find work?

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Hi, I’m asking on behalf of a colleague with over 12 years of experience in fibre optic installation, splicing and network repairs. Which companies would be worth contacting?


r/FiberOptics • • 17h ago

On the job 5km 12F haul in Australian countryside

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r/FiberOptics • • 1d ago

fiber

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Tethered fiber-optic drone

Fiber optic spool

Fiber optic module


r/FiberOptics • • 14h ago

Memes Telecom ASMR?

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First asmr video btw. Idk about my facts, prolly not accurate, but 🤷🏽‍♂️


r/FiberOptics • • 15h ago

Anybody got IPv6 working on VSOL V2802GW?

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I've been trying for days to get IPv6 up on Vsol fibre units and starting to believe that it is not in fact correctly implemented.

I note other posts here suggesting to avoid VSOL. granted.. probably good advice, but look, not my decision, OK. and it is what it is.

IPv4 config works fine, both "routed" and "bridged" are possible.

I have tried to configure a WAN IPV6 profile manually on the ONU or remotely on the OLT, either directly or via a Service Profile. Nothing works. There is a RouterOS box behind the OLT and this is providing upstream IPv6 perfectly fine to the non fibre network segment.

Anyway, even adding a static IPv6 address to the OLT, the ONU can't communicate with it.

Network traces from the OLT uplink are well, showing weird stuff going on. I guess this is not the place to post such things though, The VSOL website is BS and any specific documentation is all but non existent.

so this is just a shout out.. Anybody else actually get this junk to work?


r/FiberOptics • • 22h ago

video 1789695785553

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OT6000 Online Fiber Monitoring OTDR is designed to help network operators monitor fiber-optic links, identify abnormal events and improve the efficiency of network maintenance.

For telecom operators, data centers, backbone networks and critical fiber infrastructure, continuous monitoring can help teams respond to potential fiber faults before they cause extended service interruptions.

In this video, we demonstrate how OT6000 can be used for:

Online monitoring of fiber-optic links

Fiber fault detection and event localization

Abnormal loss and reflection analysis

Remote network maintenance

Backbone and access network protection

Data center and critical infrastructure monitoring

Faster troubleshooting and maintenance response

With centralized monitoring and automated alarm management, OT6000 helps maintenance teams gain better visibility into the condition of fiber networks.

For detailed system configuration, monitoring distance, alarm functions and application requirements, please contact our technical team.


r/FiberOptics • • 1d ago

Armored fiber grounding underground

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Planning on installing an underground fiber run of about 600 ft between 2 houses. Will be using some smurf conduit buried maybe 1 foot down. And then within some armored fiber, which as you know, contains a steel sheath covering.

Question I have a whether I need to be concerned about grounding. There does not seem to be a clear consensus online.

To help mitigate the risk could a solution be to run the armored conduit underground and then couple each end with an unarmored fiber cable into each house?

Any thoughts or experience with this?


r/FiberOptics • • 1d ago

Fluke DSX and Optifiber Rental near NJ

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r/FiberOptics • • 2d ago

Wanted to show how pathetic spectrum fiber is installed

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I don’t know what contractors did this, but it’s truly funny how sad of a job some of them do , yet probably act like they have a hard job😂if whoever did this happens to see this i do appreciate you making it as easy as using my finger stick it into the ground and pull your pencil fiber from under the sod and made for a very easy crossing for our HH! Swear these companies are just waiting for someone to hit it to charge them a arm and a leg


r/FiberOptics • • 1d ago

How accurate are handheld light meters?

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I’m talking bout the cheap ones from Amazon, like anything under $150

I ask because I always see wildly different readings from those compared to my routers. Like the meter will read something like -3 and when I connect it to my router is like +2


r/FiberOptics • • 1d ago

This or fibreX?

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I neee your opinion.


r/FiberOptics • • 1d ago

Tips and tricks Something isn’t right…

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r/FiberOptics • • 2d ago

Where can I sell my excess fiber optic cable

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r/FiberOptics • • 3d ago

Preference

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Which dmarc wall mount do you like or prefer? Comcast or AT&T


r/FiberOptics • • 2d ago

Is a charging cable protector can cause any damage to optical fiber cable

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r/FiberOptics • • 3d ago

I just applied to the meta level up program for fiber data center technician

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r/FiberOptics • • 4d ago

Help wanted! The current fiber optic situation in China

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r/FiberOptics • • 4d ago

Tips and tricks Tell beginners your secret tips.OTDR, link prep & splicing between sites, fiber ID, troubleshooting, etc.

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r/FiberOptics • • 4d ago

what’s your biggest head-ache with 0.9mm pigtails?

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what’s your biggest head-ache with 0.9mm pigtails when doing splicing,how long did it take you to get comfortable doing pigtail splicing in real jobs?


r/FiberOptics • • 4d ago

Edge computing question

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r/FiberOptics • • 4d ago

Anyone have an Inno View7? Request for help.

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Hi everyone, I have an Inno View 7 that got bricked after a failed software update. Could someone provide a dump of the internal SD card? I'm currently stuck with two corrupted files, and it won't boot up anymore! Thanks. 😔


r/FiberOptics • • 4d ago

High prices of Fiber Cables

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For the last one year, the prices of fiber cables have really been on a rise… what is the actual cause for this ?