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Fiber in The Home – Your way to fast Internet

Fiber in The Home – Your way to fast Internet
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Fiber in The Home – Your way to fast Internet

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Introduction
This document serves as a detailed guide for installing fiber optic connections in residential settings, focusing on single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, and properties with multiple houses. It outlines the steps and components necessary for setting up a fiber optic network to ensure fast internet connectivity.
Network Setup Process
The document describes a three-step process for establishing a fiber optic connection:
  • Network Owner: The network owner, such as a municipality, installs a fiber optic line to the house, terminating at the house transfer point (APL).
  • Customer/Owner Responsibilities: The homeowner is responsible for providing specific cabling from the APL to the living space, setting up a network terminal device, and ensuring power connectivity.
  • Network Operator: After cabling is complete, the network operator installs the network terminal device, enabling internet access through a router.
Installation Components
The document lists necessary components for installation, including fiber optic cables, patch cords, network terminal devices, and routers, with specifications for each component such as length, type, and compatibility.
Practical Examples and Recommendations
Examples of installation setups for different types of residences are provided, along with recommendations for ensuring sufficient space and consulting with installers.
Product Specifications
Detailed specifications for various METZ CONNECT products are included, such as building transfer points, flat entry points, wall distributors, and network terminal devices, with features, part numbers, and installation instructions.
Specifications
The document details various fiber optic products by METZ CONNECT, including pre-terminated installation cables, patch cords, wall-mounted distributors, multifunctional distributors, universal cables, mini breakout cables, FITH cables, and hybrid connectors, with part numbers, color, length, variants, and specific features such as fiber type, diameter, and compliance with standards.
Procedures
The document outlines the installation and configuration of fiber optic networks, emphasizing the use of pre-terminated cables and connectors for efficient setup, highlighting the ease of mounting and quick assembly process of connectors.
Standards and Compliance
Products comply with various international standards such as IEC 60793-2-50, EN 50173-1, ISO 11801, and IEC 60794-1, with fire performance classifications ensuring safety and reliability.
Recommendations
The document suggests specific configurations and products for different applications, such as indoor and outdoor use, horizontal and backbone cabling, and environments requiring high fire safety standards.
Key Features and Benefits
- Single mode fiber OS2, insensitive to bending, ensuring durability and performance.
- Halogen-free, low smoke emission cable sheaths for safety.
- Innovative strain relief and secure routing for cables.
- Compatibility with various connector types (LC, SC) and polish types (UPC, APC).
- Maintenance-free connectors with high return damping values.
Tables and Data
The document includes tables listing part numbers, specifications, and configurations for different products, providing a comprehensive overview of available options.
Additional Information
A glossary of terms and abbreviations related to fiber optic technology is provided, along with contact information for METZ CONNECT offices worldwide.
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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home Our strengths – your benefit Your fiber optic connection – Instructions for preparation

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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home Only 3 steps to a ready connection! Fiber In The Home - What does that actually mean? It is the English translation for fiber optics in the home, and as such, the technology of the future when it comes to the basis for fast data connection. But what do you need to do in order to use fiber optics in your house or apartment? The following brochure will help you and your electrician to create the necessary conditions. 3. Network operator (Provider) In the course of network expansion, the network owner (municipality or association established for a special purpose)...

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METZ CONNECT - Fiber In The Home Network operator • Network owner • - Fiber optic cable • - Copper cable • Aesthetically pleasing apart. hand. point • *Alternatively, you can connect directly to the router with fiber optic connection

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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home Single family house with self-contained apartment i flat entry point

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METZ CONNECT - Fiber In The Home Multi-family house Provision by: Network operator Installer/Builder Network owner Fiber optic cable Fiber optic patch cords Copper cable Copper patch cords Outdoor cable Building transfer point APL Aesthetically pleasing apartment handover point flat entry point Network terminal device ® Power connection Router with WLAN Switch (optional) ■■■■ Patch panel — Wall outlet

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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home Once installed – enjoy unlimited freedom! Fiber optic components Description METZ CONNECT Building transfer point OpDAT APL The building transfer point connects the external fiber optic cable with the internal cabling Flat entry point without cable drum (ADT) Without cable, suitable for VIK, for up to 4 fibers prepared Flat entry point with cable drum WÜP/OpDAT VGAD Connection from apartment to fiber optic distributor, with open end for splicing or assembled on both sides Wall distributor OpDAT WV (apartment building) Serves as a central floor splice distributor...

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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home METZ CONNECT Network owner Fiber optic patch cable For connection of the house transfer point or network termination device. Length available from 0.2 to 10 m. Pre-assembled Installation cables (VIK) For connection of the apartment transfer point. 4 fibers, ready mounted with connectors on both sides. Length available from 5 to 200 m. Universal cable For outdoor installation such as building connection. Without connector, number of fibers between 4 and 48 Mini breakout cable compact Suitable for cable laying in the house, without connector, 4 fibers FITH cable...

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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home For a smooth data flow in the building Copper Components Description METZ CONNECT Provider Ethernet installation cable MC GC1300 pro22 Cat.7A S/FTP 4P LSHF-FR 500 m Fire performance: class Dca s2 d2 a1, suitable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Flush-mounted wall outlet with one or two RJ45 jacks duplex 1308427B34143 1 x RJ45 pure white 130D371002-I 1 x RJ45 traffic white 130D371027-I Suitable for up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, pure white RAL 9010 & traffic white RAL 9016 2 x RJ45 pure white 130D381002-I 2 x RJ45 traffic white 130D381027-I Surface-mounted wall outlet with...

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METZ CONNECT – Fiber In The Home METZ CONNECT KOAX connector for installation in module AP housing KOAX modul F-socket/F-socket Coax connector with adapter in module design, suitable for module applications. For installation in module AP housing and network socket. C6A modul 180° Jack Modular Cat.6A connector unit RJ45 for 10 GigabitEthernet. For installation in module AP housing and network socket. Patch cords Cat.6A AWG 26 0.5 m Suitable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, available in various colours and lengths from 0.5 up to 20 m Patch cords Cat.6 Ultraflex500 VoIP AWG 26 0.3 m Especially suitable...

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METZ CONNECT - Fiber In The Home OpDAT APL Part number Color Surface mount Surface mount Surface mount Main features > compact termination point in minimalist design > accommodates microducts with a diameter of up to 10 mm > suitable for up to 2 x LC Duplex, 4 x SC Simplex or 4 x E2000 Simplex adapters > sealable and tamper-proof due to safety screw > prepared for splicing incoming fibers to pigtails > all singlemode adapters are equipped with laser shutters > unused openings are sealed with blind plugs > splice tray incl. Shrink splice protection > easy installation due to foldable and removable...

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METZ CONNECT - Fiber In The Home Flat entry point with a cable drum Figure: variant Plug-In Part number Color Length Variant 30 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - Variant Splice 50 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - Variant Splice Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - Variant Splice Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC both sides pull-out aid -Compact version Plug-In Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC both sides pull-out aid -Compact version Plug-In Wall outlet 4 x LC APC both sides incl. IP50 Feeding aid + Mounting kit - Variant Plug-In Wall outlet 4 x LC APC both sides incl. IP50 Feeding aid + Mounting kit - Variant Plug-In...

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METZ CONNECT - Fiber In The Home Figure: variant splice 14 OpDATVGAD P/N Color Length Variant 30 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - variant splice 50 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - variant splice 100 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - variant splice 20 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - variant splice 30 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - variant splice 40 m Wall outlet with 4 x LC APC - variant splice Main features > compact fiber-optic connection box (UP0) for mounting in flush-mounted, cavity wall, and parapet trunking boxes with a minimum depth of 45 mm > fully design-compatible - compatible with the...

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METZ CONNECT - Fiber In The Home OpDAT ADT Part number Color Variant 1501107G01HC white Wall outlet VIK for 2 x LC APC 1501107G02HC white Wall outlet VIK for 4 x LC APC > cover is removable without tools > color of cover parts pure white RAL 9010 > fixing material included in delivery > further variants on request > compact fiber optic walloutlet for surface mounting on flush-mounted or cavity wall outlets. Also suitable for DIN rail mounting in the switch cabinet. > equipped with LC APC adapters including laser protection > prepared for connecting of VIK with compact mini breakout cable (interior...

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