Fiber

Understanding Fiber Connector Types

Category: Fiber, Cable, Connectors Nov 22, 2024

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

Category: Fiber, Signal Distribution, Networking Nov 22, 2024

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

Category: Fiber, Signal Distribution, Networking, Security Nov 21, 2024

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?

Category: Fiber, Tools Nov 19, 2024

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

Category: Fiber, Testers Oct 09, 2024

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!

Category: Fiber Oct 08, 2024

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

Category: Fiber Oct 07, 2024

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

Category: Fiber Oct 04, 2024

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

Category: Press Release, Broadband, Fiber Sep 17, 2024

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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