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2.3.3. Application for Home Users
The figure down below is an example of how the FTTX architectures may vary regarding to distances
between the optical fiber and the end-users. Fiber to the x (FTTX) is a generic term for any network
architecture that uses optical fiber to replace all or part of the usual copper local loop used for
telecommunications. These four Technology are listed down below:
Fiber to the node / neighborhood (FTTN)
Fiber to the curb (FTTC) / Fiber to the kerb (FTTK)
Fiber to the building (FTTB)
Fiber to the home (FTTH)
The building on the left is the central office. The building on the right is one of the buildings served by the
central office. The white or gray blocks represent separate rooms or office spaces within the same
building.
Descriptions
A
ISP Central Office
B
Network connection via optical fiber
C
Installation of CT-10G-MC series for media conversion
D
Network connection via copper wire. It can be Cat 6a cable (under 300 meters) or telephone line via
xDSL (Technology such as VDSL provide high speed, short-range link are used often in FTTx service)
E
Different rooms of homes or different compartments in the same building.
F
CT-10G-MC series can be located at any place that near or away from building, depending on the
service to home users.
