ILITHA FTTH Training

Ward 14, Mdantsane

Fibre Optic Internet in Ward 14

Fast, stable, and future-proof FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) technology

Understanding Fibre Optic Networks

Think of fibre like a road system connecting your home to the internet superhighway

Main Feeder Cable

The highway of the network - carries large amounts of data over long distances

Distribution Routes

The main roads - branch into neighborhoods to deliver data closer to homes

Poles & Splitters

Streetlights and intersections - carry fibre overhead and divide it into smaller lines

FTTH Network Diagram

FTTH Network Diagram

Network Infrastructure Details

Fibre Cable Specifications

Main Cable

1x 48F aerial fibre

2800 meters

Distribution Cables

24F aerial cables

Multiple lengths (180-1150m)

Splitter Ratio

1:8

1 cable serves 8 homes

Aggregation Zones

AG Zone
Joint
Distribution Cables
Poles
Notes
AG36
Joint-36
3x cables (1230m each)
9
Serves P98–P99
AG Zone
Joint
Distribution Cables
Poles
Notes
AG45
Joint-45
7x cables (60–660m)
14
Serves P122–P125

Poles Distribution

Visual representation coming soon

The diagram illustrates how fibre flows from the Feeder to Aggregation Zones (AG36–AG45), then to Poles, and finally into Homes.

Team Guidelines

Sales Teams

  • Confirm coverage in specific areas
  • Explain that fibre is already in the street
  • Highlight benefits of the available packages

Technicians

  • Check the nearest pole to the customer
  • Monitor splitter capacity (1:8 rule)
  • Maintain joints and report issues

Troubleshooting Guide

No Connection

Check DP on nearest pole → trace to Joint

Slow Speeds

Check splitter load (1:8 ratio rule)

Broken Cable

Replace aerial fibre between poles

Power Issue

Ensure ONT at customer premises has power

Frequently Asked Questions

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