Intro:
In this podcast we take a look at modern fiber delivery systems. 



 
Podcast Questions:


Mike:
Passive Optical Networks use Fiber – could you talk a little
but about Fiber to the Premise or Home (FTTP or H)






Mike: So what exactly is a Fiber P2P Network?



Mike:
OK, so what’s a PON?



Mike:
What are the PON Architectural Choices?




Mike:
What is Centralized Splitting?



Mike:
What is Distributed/Cascaded Splitting?




Mike:
What are some of the Protocols and Standards used with PONs?




Mike:
What are the Outside Plant Components?



Mike:
What’s an ONT?



Mike:
Are Technicians typically terminating fiber in the field?
 
Reference List: 









FiOS:
Our Future James
Armstrong, Chris Cote, Stan McCoy, James Todd STCC
Verizon NextStep Class of 2008








Passive Optical Network Splitter Lawrence Graham, Mike Thompson, Jodi Lewandowski, Jeremy Dillensneider, Stephen Booher STCC
Verizon NextStep Class of 2006









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Gordon And Mike's ICT Podcast

Passive Optical Networks (PONs)  [24:24]

National Center for Telecommunications Technologies Director Gordon F Snyder Jr and Mid Atlantic Institute for Telecommunications Technologies Director Mike Qaissaunee take a weekly look at the Networking, Information and Communications Technologies and how they affect the world of business, industry and education.