CommScope BOSTM BrightPath Optical Solutions - Manual (Page 5)

How to use the BrightPath ® Installation Guide
The BrightPath Installation Guide is written for the cable installation professional who is preparing their system to
bring fiber optics over the ‘last mile’ to the subscriber’s residence. The BrightPath Fiber To The Home (FTTH) system
is the next step in CommScope’s Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) architecture. With BrightPath, optical fiber (and its associ-
ated benefits of speed, capacity and long operational distances) is brought directly to the residence.
BrightPath is a craft-friendly technology. The architecture of nodes, taps and cables should be familiar to coaxial
installation crews. The components have been designed for ease of installation. Techniques used for buried and
aerial installation of coaxial cable are almost identical. And, while easily installed in greenfields, the BrightPath tech-
nology can also be adapted to upgrade existing networks.
Of course, the difference between HFC and BrightPath is the use of fiber optic cable for the distribution and drop
segments of the network. Like coaxial termination, fiber optic splicing is a craft. The instructions provided in this
Guide for splicing and termination of optical fibers are general. CommScope strongly recommends that you take a
fiber optic splicing course to familiarize yourself with the tools and technologies.
It is impossible to cover every single situation an installer may run into. These guidelines are no replacement for your
good common sense and experience.
It’s always good to know that you have backup should you run into a difficult installation. If you find you need
advice, call CommScope’s BRC (Broadband Resource Center) at 866-333-3272 from 9 am to
5pm ET Monday through Friday. We’re always glad to help out a fellow professional.
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