FiberChek Sidewinder (Discontinued)

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and proper fiber inspection, cleaning, and handling techniques for MPO fibers and connectors. Learn the recommended techniques for using the product to properly analyze MPO fiber end-faces, including becoming familiar with the controls and menus and how to prepare it for fiber inspection tests. Utilize the product to confidently analyze MPO fiber end-faces.

This course presents an overview of the physical layout and features of the FiberChek Sidewinder Inspection Microscope. Learn how to use the device buttons, controls, and connectors.

This course presents an overview of how to navigate the various menus to set up and use the FiberChek Sidewinder Inspection Microscope.

This course presents an overview of how to set up and perform a Multi-Fiber connector test using the FiberChek Sidewinder Inspection Microscope.

This course presents an overview of how to customize the test workflow and the display screen orientation using the FiberChek Sidewinder Inspection Microscope.

This course presents an overview of how to use the FiberChek Mobile app on a iOS or Android device to connect to and run fiber inspection tests with the the FiberChek Sidewinder Inspection Microscope.

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals including the topology, protocol-oriented network problems, fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service.  Learn the recommended layered/structured approach for testing and troubleshooting techniques to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. 

This course presents a detailed overview of the basic technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 

This course presents a detailed overview of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test. After a review of basic technology fundamentals, topology, network problems, and the process and techniques to perform fiber inspection and connectivity/continuity tests, participants will learn how the OTDR test works.  Understand how to effectively use an OTDR test and the recommended approach to certify fibers, troubleshoot network faults, and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.  

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and Passive Optical Networks (PONs) including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in FTTx and PON networks.  

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to test and evaluate the performance of DWDM networks using OTDR and PMD tests. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in DWDM networks.

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals including the topology, protocol-oriented network problems, fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service.  Learn the recommended layered/structured approach for testing and troubleshooting techniques to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. 

This course presents a detailed overview of the basic technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 

This course presents a detailed overview of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test. After a review of basic technology fundamentals, topology, network problems, and the process and techniques to perform fiber inspection and connectivity/continuity tests, participants will learn how the OTDR test works.  Understand how to effectively use an OTDR test and the recommended approach to certify fibers, troubleshoot network faults, and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.  

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and Passive Optical Networks (PONs) including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in FTTx and PON networks.  

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the SmartOTDR tester. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to test and evaluate the performance of DWDM networks using OTDR and PMD tests. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in DWDM networks.

This course presents an overview of the recommended Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC) process. Learn how to properly inspect, clean, and test fiber end-faces before making connections.

This course presents a solid foundation of understanding for Fiber Optic technology and concepts. Learn about fiber safety and standards,  light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, and fiber losses and attenuation process. 

This course presents a solid foundation of understanding for Fiber Optic testing concepts. Learn about the importance of embracing the proper fiber inspection, cleaning, and basic fiber testing process and techniques, and the basic fiber tests and the tools needed to perform.  

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for performing testing operations in Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) networks and Passive Optical Networks (PONs). Learn about testing methods for FTTX and PON circuits, and how to test the Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (OSNR) in Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) networks. 

This course presents an overview of IP Routing concepts and the operation of Multi Protocol Label Switching networks. Learn about the routing equipment and protocols, and how data flows through the network.