Fiber

Identifying (and Fixing) Fiber Performance Issues

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools, Cable May 09, 2025 0 comment

Fiber is surprisingly durable. Most cables boast a pull rating exceeding 200lbs and can survive installed bend radiuses smaller than 5mm. Couple this with constructions supporting wide temperature ratings and harsh outdoor weather and it’s no wonder fiber has become the medium of choice for high-speed networking and telecommunications. But what happens when the cable […]

Pulling Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools, Cable May 09, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic cable is surprisingly strong, durable and pliable; however, several best practices should be followed to ensure a successful cable installation. The below article explores the best practices and tools commonly used to pull fiber optic cable. The Future Ready Solutions Tools & Test Equipment collection explores these solutions in greater detail. Our News & Insights […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Tools

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools May 08, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic tools are very different than those used for coax, twisted pair and other copper-based cables. Fiber requires a level of precision when stripping, cleaving and preparing optical strands to ensure clean connections and pure light propagation. The below article explores the tools commonly used to integrate and terminate fiber optic cable and connectors. […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Common Cable Constructions

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable May 05, 2025 0 comment

As we’ve explained in previous articles, fiber optic cable comes in a variety of configurations and constructions. We’ve explored the pros, cons and applications for both single mode and multimode fiber, and we’ve discussed the differences between traditional fiber and Cleerline SSF™. However, another key attribute of any fiber optic integration is what cable construction […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Single Mode vs. Multimode

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable Apr 14, 2025 0 comment

What’s the difference between single mode and multimode fiber? More importantly, which cable should I use in my installation? These are two of the most common questions we’re asked by integrators when designing a fiber optic installation. In some cases the answer is easy: any cable installed before the modem needs to be single mode. But if you’re running network, security or […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Traditional vs. SSF

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable Apr 13, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic cabling comes in a variety of configurations and constructions: multimode, single mode, simplex, duplex, distribution, etc. You can find these variants on the Future Ready Solutions website, including articles and case studies detailing where each is used. However, another core consideration is whether to use fiber cabling built with a traditional glass construction […]

LightSpeed Demarc Kit Wins Top New Technology Award

By Eric Bodley in Latest News & Insights, Fiber, Connectivity, Broadband Feb 13, 2025 0 comment

The LightSpeed Technologies FTTX-K10 all-in-one fiber demarcation kit recently took home top honors in the annual Top New Technologies (TNT) awards at ISE 2025. This year’s awards saw 13 separate categories ranging from marketing programs to products, and the FTTX-K10 won best new product in the competitive Audio, HDMI & Fiber Optic Cabling category. “ISE […]

Understanding Fiber Connector Types

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable, Connectors Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

Fiber optic connectors are available in a variety of formats depending on the cable type and connection style. This article explores the connectors commonly used in audio-visual, networking, broadcast, broadband internet and other low-voltage applications. Before We Begin: Understanding Connector Polish Fiber optic cable typically follows an industry-standard color code: a yellow jacket denotes single […]

Connecting Twisted Pair Devices to a Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, Networking, Fiber Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of connected devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a different media format — i.e., copper to fiber and […]

Extending Security Cameras over Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Security, Networking, Signal Distribution, Fiber Nov 21, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of security and access control devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a […]

Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing — What’s Best?

By Eric Bodley in Tools, Fiber Nov 19, 2024 0 comment

Fiber has become more widely integrated thanks to its bandwidth, reliability, durability and cost. In fact, many installations now include fiber in each standard prewire bundle thanks to bulk cable costs under $0.30 per foot. However, cable alone won’t make an installation — cable requires the termination of connectors, and often multiple cables must be […]

Fiber Optic Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Testers Oct 09, 2024 0 comment

Pulling and terminating fiber is only the start of the installation… how do you ensure the high-bandwidth cable you’re integrating fully performs to spec? After all, tight bends, dirty connections and loose connectors can all lead to loss, and fiber-based electronics are extremely sensitive to anything that affects the flow of light. This article examines […]

Rapidly Installing Fiber Demarcations — No Terminating Required!

By Eric Bodley in Fiber Oct 08, 2024 0 comment

Fiber broadband has become a necessary part of residential network, security and audio-visual installations. As of 2024, over 50% of US homes have access to fiber-based internet with over 69 million homes already connected with fiber. Thanks to $55 billion in allocated government infrastructure spending, this number is expected to grow beyond 91 million homes […]

PDF Download: Fiber Optic Reference Guide

By Eric Bodley in Fiber Oct 07, 2024 0 comment

New to fiber? Future Ready Solutions created a two-page Reference Guide to help identify and choose fiber type, cable construction and connectors by application. The guide is available in downloadable PDF format from www.futurereadysolutions.com or in printed format by contacting Future Ready Solutions directly at info@futurereadysolutions.com. Future Ready Solutions’ Fiber Optic Reference Guide furthers their […]

Future Ready Solutions Introduces Fiber Optic Training Course

By Eric Bodley in Fiber Oct 04, 2024 0 comment

Fiber has become a necessary part of low voltage installations thanks to fiber-to-the-home and business, increasing network speeds and ultra high-definition video. And while fiber is a new topic for many designers and installers, integrating fiber isn’t that difficult provided you understand the fundamentals of the infrastructure, tools, testers and troubleshooting. Future Ready Solutions, a […]

Streamline Fiber-to-the-Home and Business with Turnkey FTTx Kits

By Eric Bodley in Press Release, Broadband, Fiber Sep 17, 2024 0 comment

Future Ready Solutions, a leading supplier of fiber optic technology, is expanding their LightSpeed Technologies® product portfolio with three turnkey kits designed to streamline fiber-to-the-home and fiber-to-the-business. Each kit simplifies the cabling, cable management, and connectivity required to route a broadband signal from an outdoor service location to an indoor demarcation point, quickly providing internet […]

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