Troubleshooting PON Services Panel Discussion

In this final session of our “Testing Throughout the PON Lifecycle” webinar series, we’ll discuss actual troubleshooting cases from the field – how to identify problems and how to solve them.<br><br>In this interactive round table event, our most seasoned technical team will share their insights on PON installation, verification and troubleshooting, and answer audience questions. Hear from the experiences of professionals who have been “in the trenches” supporting PON projects worldwide for different architectures, perfect for beginners and experts alike.

Duration: 56:18

Validación de Sistemas PON con Taps ópticos distribuidos

En la primera parte discutiremos el contexto de aplicación de arquitecturas ópticas FTTx/PONx utilizando “taps” ópticos: beneficios y limitaciones de arquitecturas balanceadas tradicionales, retos de repliegue en aplicaciones rurales, uso de arquitectura desbalanceada y sus beneficios, tipos y configuraciones de taps, presupuestos ópticos y diseños de red como la evolución de la OLT remota.<br><br>En la segunda parte abordaremos las recomendaciones y elementos de validación y prueba para las redes ópticas con distribución por taps: inspección física, caracterización óptica de enlaces y validación con OPM y OTDR como los beneficios y limitaciones de estos.<br><br>Finalmente, haremos una demostración de nuestro analizador de servicios xPON VeEX FX120.<br><br>(Transcrição automática para português)

Duration: 1:54:34

Installation, Delivery and Maintenance of PON Services

In our “Testing Throughout the PON Lifecycle” webinar series, this second webinar focuses on how to guarantee delivery of PON services from service providers to subscribers. <br>Program topics will include: <br>- Test(s) recommendations at each point of the network <br>- Potential issues that occur during service activation <br>- Basic drop fiber verification <br>- Validating Quality of Experience (QoE) <br>Join us as we discuss the second stage of a healthy PON lifecycle and how to maintain it.<br>

Duration: 49:54

PON Construction: Testing for Success

The first in our “Testing Throughout the PON Lifecycle” webinar series, this webinar focuses on the potential issues and testing solutions for successful PON construction.<br><br>Program topics will include: <br>- Background on PON including architecture, loss budget, and coexistence<br>- Testing through all steps of the construction process and which tools to use<br>- What makes PON-optimized equipment necessary and when it is needed<br>- Identifying and solving the most common construction-related issues<br><br>Join us as we discuss the first phase of a healthy PON lifecycle and kick off our “Testing Throughout the PON Lifecycle” webinar series.<br>

Duration: 1:00:43

Coherent Optics – What’s the Hype and What Can You Test?

Coherent optic technology is optimizing optical transport and traffic aggregation across a wide variety of applications. This webinar will present a practical approach of the technology innovations and key features of next-generation coherent pluggables and their deployments.<br>Program topics will include:<br>- Technology overview of modulation, baud rate and WDM concepts<br>- Coherent optics eco-system including DSP history and industry projections<br>- Applications for 100G edge aggregation and 400G core networks<br>- Where and what you can test in a coherent network<br>Please join us as we explore this rapidly evolving market and discuss the testing requirements and challenges.

Duration: 1:01:03

PON’s Next Big Steps: Beyond 10G

Passive Optical Networking (PON) has proven to be a key enabler in delivering broadband services across the digital divide. Having invested heavily in 1G and 10G PON deployments, service providers are now looking to leverage their ubiquitous FTTx networks to support new customer applications, driving the need for newer high-speed PON variants. Early implementations of 25G PON are already underway, but what does the future hold for 50G and 100G PON and what are the timescales?<br><br>Topics covered:<br><br>- Current PON technology and what’s on the horizon<br>- Market drivers and big players in PON advancement<br>- PON testing tools helping to take us into the future

Duration: 59:16:00

Are you PONdering How to Verify QoE on 10G FTTx Networks?

Learn how fiber and protocol issues associated with deploying 10G PON networks can be verified, and why Quality of Experience (QoE) validation is the most important metric to consumers.<br><br> - Distinguish between brownfield and greenfield deployment and various test challenges<br>- Verify power levels of new xPON wavelengths<br> - Check ONT compatibility and fiber impairments<br> - Ensure end-user Quality of Experience (QoE) with Ookla® powered speed test and RFC6349

Duration: 54:43

Operational Efficiency with an Asset Management System

With every organization comes the need to track and manage test equipment and inventory. As the company grows, so does their inventory, resulting in difficulties in managing their assets. Through an asset management system, organizations can easily track and organize their equipment. Letting software do the tedious work, workflow can be automated, ensuring operational efficiency and the ability to focus on more important, business-impacting tasks.

Duration: 41:21

400GE Testing: Datacenter and Service Provider Field Applications

The accelerated field deployment of 400GE technology by high-volume service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises, brings on a new breed of testing required by engineers and technicians. They are tasked with carrying out the validation and performance testing of 400GE network elements and services. Although some tests are similar to those carried out with lower Gigabit Ethernet rate technologies, others are new and key for 400GE field deployments. We'll explore field test applications in the datacenter, metro/core network, and enterprise/business services – all for driving successful 400GE deployments. We will review the most common test applications performed with field/portable 400GE test equipment:<br>- 200G/400G testing and validation of network elements<br>- Data Center interconnect testing<br>- Metro/Core, business services, network validation. Service Activation, QoS assessment, and troubleshooting<br>- Optical module (ZR/ZR+ QSFP-DD, etc.) self-tests for validation and troubleshooting<br>- High speed testing of data center cables (AOCs and DACs)<br>- Field automated testing with test profiles. Technicians and Engineers can test high-capacity networks in the field faster and more efficiently

Duration: 1:02:34

Ensuring Quality of Experience in High-Speed Broadband Services

FTTx PON networks are constantly evolving, delivering asymmetric and symmetric speeds from 1G up to 25G. To ensure high-speed broadband services are available in both densely populated and rural areas with high reliability, more and more service providers are turning to fiber optics to obtain both the speed and the reach in today's modern outside plant.<br><br>With the high demand for increasing data rates, PON lines are being deployed for faster FTTx services. Customers are conducting their own speed tests with tools that are not capable of accurately measuring beyond 1 Gb speeds. Service providers need a better way to accommodate for faster service activation and verification to ensure that customers are receiving the proper data rates they are paying for.<br><br>Join us as we deep dive into PON standards and next-generation data rates. We will also discuss the difference between pass-through and terminated measurements as well as PON meters and analyzers. Learn why hardware-based test tools for service speed verification are crucial to accurately measuring QoE (Quality of Experience), the most important metric for consumer satisfaction. Walk away with an understanding of which application and product are best for each scenario.

Duration: 59:18

Getting Ready for DOCSIS 4.0

The new DOCSIS 4.0 specification enables the next generation, delivering symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds while supporting high reliability. To ensure customers have access to cutting-edge services for years to come, this requires a change in the HFC plant to support this innovation. In this webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of preparing the network, troubleshooting, and verifying the frequency response.

Duration: 1:00:36

FTTx/xPON - Vistazo Conceptual y Funcional. Presente y Futuro de Redes de Acceso Óptico

En esta charla abordaremos las conceptos funcionales y de diseño de una red FTTx / xPON, así mismo analizaremos las razones que convirtieron a esta tecnología en el método de acceso predominante en la actualidad y finalmente daremos un vistazo a las tecnologías sucesoras. Las redes ópticas pasivas jugarán un papel esencial en el mundo hiperconectado de 5G, IoT y aplicaciones avanzadas de inteligencia artificial. Hoy día son el método más común para conectar a millones de casas y empresas. Sobre el Conferencista: Israel Vargas Director de Ventas para VeEX América Latina Ingeniero en Electrónica y Comunicaciones graduado con honores en el Tec de Monterrey. En 20 años ha participado en roles técnicos-operativos, estratégicos y comerciales dentro la industría del Test & Measurement para redes de Telecomunicaciones. Ha tenido el privilegio de acompañar a Service Providers, NEMs y Contratistas en la implementación de redes y servicios Telco desde México hasta Argentina. Actualmente tiene a su cargo la dirección comercial para Latino América de VeEX, la empresa mas ágil e innovadora en la indistria del Test & Measurement.

Duration: 1:47:50

400G Testing – From a Practical Point of View

Constant technology evolution and the increasing demand to produce and integrate complex 400G optical networking equipment and services could be a challenge for the teams involved in designing, verifying, producing, testing, deploying, and maintaining 400G devices, links and services. We will take a practical look at testing and verifying 400G applications and technologies from both the lab and field points of view. Learn how high-speed optical applications and technologies are evolving with a focus on pluggable optics and testing methods critical to their successful rollout.

Duration: 1:04:31

Internet Speed Test: What We Really Measure Through Layer 4 Testing

Internet streaming and usage is surging. In 2019, speed test was the fifth most searched term and peak downstream traffic increased by 29 percent from the previous year. Customers are conducting their own speed tests with tools that aren’t capable of accurately measuring 1 Gb speeds, which can raise red flags to service providers and cause unnecessary truck rolls. Undeniably, service providers must know that the throughput paid for is being delivered. For the past few years everything has converged to RFC6349 for Internet speed ​​testing. Learn why RFC6349 is the preferred method to evaluate link quality along with: QoE (Quality of Experience) and the different factors that affect Internet speed test results; test cases for different types of links and the variables that must be taken into account for accurate results. About the Speaker: Ricardo Torres is a founding member of VeEX. He leads the product marketing, strategic positioning and product management of VeEX’s Ethernet portfolio. He is also responsible for the company’s global business initiatives encompassing Carrier Ethernet/IP networks, mobile backhaul, 40GE/100GE and Ethernet synchronization technologies.

Duration: 1:02:02

Internet Speed Test: Lo Que Realmente Medimos Cuando Hacemos Layer4-Testing

Desde el inicio de internet hemos medido la calidad de los enlaces de datos con múltiples tipos de pruebas (BER, Throughput, RFC2544, Y.1564, etc.) y desde hace unos años todo converge a RFC6349 (Internet Speed Testing). En este webinar charlaremos sobre RFC6349 y las razones por las que hoy es el método preferido para evaluar la calidad de un enlace. Discutiremos sobre QoE (Quality of Experience) y los diferentes factores que pueden afectar los resultados de una prueba de Internet Speed Test. Finalmente, abordaremos diferentes casos de prueba en diferentes tipos de enlaces y las variables que deben ser tomadas en cuenta para que los resultados de las pruebas sean precisos, repetibles y se ajusten a las expectativas de los clientes. Sobre el Conferencista: Ricardo Torres es co-fundador de VeEX Inc. Dirige el mercado de producto, posicionamiento estratégico y gerencia de producto para el portafolio Ethernet de VeEX Inc. Es responsable de las iniciativas de negocio globales de la compañía que involucran redes de Transporte Ethernet/IP, transporte móvil, como tecnologías de sincronismo Ethernet y transporte 400GE/100GE. Antes de incorporarse al equipo fundador de VeEX, Ricardo Torres trabajó en Sunrise Telecom, donde fue responsable de la gerencia del portafolio Ethernet/IP. También sostuvo posiciones en Agilent Technologies en el área de redes de fibra óptica de alta velocidad.

Duration: 1:21:30

Pruebas de Sincronismo PTP - Desde un Punto de Vista Práctico (LATAM)

En este seminario eminentemente técnico, daremos una visión práctica sobre las pruebas de IEEE 1588 PTP y Sincronismo de Tiempo aplicado a las pruebas en campo. Discutiremos sus limitaciones y retos, que nos ayudarán a comprender las pruebas que hacemos, cómo las hacemos y por qué las hacemos. Nos enfocaremos en las medidas de Time Error basadas en paquetes (no en medidas físicas de reloj), para identificar si podemos obtener resultados que nos permitan resolver problemas específicos y a mejorar la calidad del sistema o servicio.

Duration: 1:27:29

Recomendaciones para Especificar un OTDR y Demostración de Mini OTDR FX150+

Al inicio se realizará una revisión de las consideraciones necesarias para especificar un instrumento OTDR en función del contexto de prueba, como herramientas y cuidados necesario para incrementar su vida útil. Para finalizar, se demostrará en vivo las mediciones del mini OTDR FX150+ en una red punto-a-punto y en una red con dos (2) splitters utilizando mediciones tradicionales y con análisis unifiliar V-Scout.

Duration: 1:21:04

DOCSIS 3.1/OFDM Technology and Testing Strategies

Gain an understanding of the DOCSIS 3.1 and OFDM technology as well as the issues and challenges one might face when deploying DOCSIS 3.1. Included will be a primer on both OFDM and OFDMA as well as details on troubleshooting network and plant issues using our DOCSIS 3.1 tools, monitoring and testing approaches.

Duration: 57:24

SD-WAN and Virtualization Introduction and Underlay Testing

If your company is currently offering or considering SD-WAN as a service, or virtualization of the headend or POP, this webinar is ideal for you. Since SD-WAN can be provided via a standard hardware implementation or virtualization, we will discuss the benefits of both as well as how to activate and maintain the service.

Duration: 54:21

Probando 100G – Mitos y Realidades

Los enlaces 100G son comunes en Latino América, cada vez se requiere mas ancho de banda. En 90 minutos Ricardo Torres, Director of Product Marketing at VeEX nos dará un recorrido sobre los conceptos y tendencias sobre la parametrización de enlaces 100G (Ethernet y OTN).

Duration: 1:21:29

WDM xHaul for 5G Applications and Testing Best Practices (USA/LATAM)

Mobile network operators are installing new 5G Radio Area Networks (RAN) at an astounding rate – however, a shortage of fiber infrastructure remains a key obstacle and is inhibiting the pace of deployments. In North America alone, dark fiber reaches only two-thirds of macro cell sites which is not enough to support the network densification requirements of mmWave 5G. Operators confronted by this challenge are turning to Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) as a solution to more efficiently utilize fiber for fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul of cell sites. Learn how 5G RANs are evolving and why WDM is playing a pivotal role as a wireline x-Haul technology, including what test methods and tools are relevant to ensure correct operation.</p><p>About the speaker: <span class="font-weight-bold">Mike Venter</span> is CEO of OptixSource LLC, a fiber consulting company and previously worked at VeEX with various senior management positions.

Duration: 1:02:02

Prepping the HFC Plant for the Next Stages of DOCSIS Deployments

Learn what can be done today to prepare the cable plant for the next stages of spectrum expansion.

Duration: 30:24

Testing DWDM in a Fiber Deep Network

Fibre and DWDM is penetrating deeper into the MSO access network bringing new opportunities but also numerous challenges. Migration to a Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) involves a significant increase of DWDM termination points which requires new installation and maintenance test procedures.

Duration: 27:40

Headend Virtualization Testing, 100G and Beyond

Headends are experiencing a radical change in testing requirements created by virtualization and the push for Gigabit access services to meet the increasing demand for streaming and video conferencing. Migrating and maintaining 100GE and 400GE inter/intra connect has become more relevant than ever and maintaining the status quo is no longer an option.

Duration: 35:55

The Need for Speed

With Gigabit Internet access services, perception is not always reality. Equip your personnel with T&M tools for business services, multi-Gigabit broadband services, installation and maintenance. Learn how to assure good Customer Experience (QoE) and reduce unnecessary truck rolls with the right equipment.

Duration: 24:07

Time Synchronization Testing - From a Practical Point of View (USA/Canada)

Take a practical look at testing and verifying IEEE 1588 PTP and Time Synchronization from the field operation’s point-of-view. This includes some of its limitations and challenges, in the hopes of improving our understanding of what we do, how we do it, and most importantly, why we do it. Additionally, we will take a closer look at packet-based Time Error measurements as compared to physical clock measurements. Here we will identify tests and best practices for producing actionable results such as resolving problems and improving service.

Duration: 1:17:42

Network Visibility Made Easy

Centralized monitoring platforms provide complete visibility and correlation within your entire network. They make it easy to correlate noise in the upstream with leaks in the plant and uncorrectable errors reported from PNM enabled cable modems. Learn how VeSion helps proactively address plant issues before customers experience problems and leads to faster restoration when problems occur.

Duration: 33:57

Ensuring Fiber Integrity with VeEX OTDR

Learn how to configure an OTDR and test fiber for loss, reflectance, and distance measurement.

Duration: 32:39

Advances in OSP Engineering, Choosing the Right Meter for the Task

Introducing VeEX’s latest DOCSIS 3.1 meter specifically tailored for the Plant technician with a true Spectrum Analyzer, Coax TDR, Optical Power Meter and DMM to address all of the challenges of maintaining the evolving HFC Plant.

Duration: 34:30

Challenges in Testing Gigabit Services

Meet the MTX150x, the smallest, most cost effective 10G Ethernet test set for business services, installation, and maintenance.

Duration: 21:28