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that send data by pulses of light. Fiber optics allows for a much faster
data transmission because of the capability of transmitting
data at the speed of light.
Most home computer users will never get the opportunity to work
with fiber-optic cables because almost all home networks use other
types of cables or wireless connections to connect their computers
together. Fiber-optic cables are often used in corporate networks or
world-wide networks such as Internet backbones because of its
capabilities. The image to the right is an example of fiber-optic. |
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Please take the below pre-cautions when handling and using
fiber-optic cables and/or networking equipment:
- Keep the fiber connections and connectors capped when not in
use to help prevent dust, dirt or other substances from being on
the connection of connector.
- Always keep your fiber connections and connectors clean.
- Do not allow the fiber cabling to bend more than the
diameter of your fist. Bending the cable further could cause
physical damage to the cable.
- Do not touch the tip of the actual fiber cabling, this could
cut you.
- Never look down the fiber cabling when in use as light pulses
are being used. To determine if the pulse is being sent, use a
meter.
Also see: FDDI, Multi-mode
fiber, Networking definitions,
Optical communications, Optical
fiber, Single-mode fiber, SONET
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