An Insight into Fiber Optic Modems and Their Uses in Fiber Optic Networks

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Basics of Fiber Optic Modems

• Does a fiber optic network require a modem?
• Yes, it is very much required. The modem is a
  device which connects the network device such as
  a computer, smartphone, camera, and so on to the
  internet.
• Fiber modems are of various types and are known
  to offer high speed, bandwidth, seamless
  connectivity, and reliability. The RS-232 fiber
  optic modem is the most basic version.
• These modems are resistant to EMI and harsh
  weather conditions, can be used for voice and
  data communications, and offer high speed and
  long distance transmissions. 

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Usage

• They can be used for single mode as well as
  multimode networks. This flexibility and related
  benefits have increased their applications in
  modern device-to-device communication and allied
  segments such as IoT, smart homes, augmented and
  virtual reality, and so on.
• They already have a huge application across
  diverse industries, complex business networks of
  giant players located across the globe, data
  centers, cloud storage, and more. They are used
  in all applications where there is a humongous
  amount of data being handled.

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Advanced Applications of Fiber Optic Modems

• Speed and reliability as well as seamless
  connectivity are the major strengths in fiber
  optics.
• Fiber optic modems can get across the bulkiest
  data, voice, audio, and video files at amazing
  speeds over huge geographical distances. 
• They have many other advanced features such as
  error diagnosis and fixing features, especially
  when passing DSX-3 signals. They have an alarm
  indicator with an LED light as well as sound to
  highlight a discrepancy.
• These modems also have remote loopback feature.

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Typical Features of Fiber Optic Modems

• They are microprocessor based and using ANSI
  certified ones is highly recommended.
• These modems have multiple features such as fiber
  path protection, menu-based interface and
  control, end-to-end monitoring and controls which
  allow handshaking of devices, smart manager,
  user-friendly GUI, and so on.
• They can be used as a standalone device or
  mounted on a rack in an integrated network.
• They have self-troubleshooting features such as
  remote loopback as well as local capabilities.

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• You can use NDT or non-intrusive testing
  techniques such as BERT to check the
  communication link of these modems.
• They support various encryption product lines.
• They have salve clocking modes- both internal and
  external.
• As a known fact, fiber optic modems are highly
  reliable and offer high speed and consistent
  connectivity over several kilometers of
  geographical distances.
• They can pass bipolar violations, and offer full
  modem redundancy.
• They help reduce latency of the legacy networks
  and offer a huge bandwidth even for VoIP calling,
  video conferencing, archiving of bulky files, and
  so on
• These modems along with other right network
  devices offer your business network enough
  scalability, thus leaving room for future
  expansions, configuration changes, and
  application flexibility.

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Conclusion

• If you are looking to upgrade your network or
  blend fiber optics in your legacy network, ensure
  you get reliable and robust fiber network devices
  such as RS-232 fiber optic modems, fiber optic
  micromodems, and so on. Along with the modems,
  you would need good-quality switches, fiber media
  converters, connectors, and so on. Do check for
  their compatibility with your existing network
  when sourcing them and ask for technical
  assistance from the manufacturer if required.