How to test outdoor fiber optic cables

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The three standard methods for testing fiber optic cabling are a visible light source, power meter and light source, and optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). Reliable cabling is the foundation of a strong network, and proper fiber optic testing is your first line of defense against costly outages. This includes optical and mechanical testing of discreet elements and comprehensive transmission tests to verify the integrity of complete fiber network.

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