FBR Solutions
Course map
FBR Solutions field curriculum for OSP techs: HFC architecture, hardline craftsmanship, taps and passives, line extenders and distribution amps, high-split upgrades, plant testing, plus fiber/node literacy at the coax boundary.
Passives, Actives & High-Split
Taps, passives, line extenders, distribution amps/boosters, and high-split upgrade theory.
Modules
5 total
- 1Start →Passives, Actives & High-Split75 min2 pg12 Q
Directional Taps
Directional coupler theory applied to taps: through vs tap loss, value selection, cascade math intro, terminators, power passing, GigaXtend 5–1225 MHz bandwidth, and high-split upstream relevance.
- 2Start →Passives, Actives & High-Split65 min2 pg12 Q
Passives — Splitters, DCs & Power Inserters
Trunk and distribution passives: 2-way and 3-way splitters, directional couplers, power inserters, equalizers as passives vs amplifier EQ, housing seals, and orientation discipline.
- 3Start →Passives, Actives & High-Split90 min2 pg12 Q
Line Extenders (LE) & AOI Gear
Line extender role in cascade, gain/tilt/noise figure at tech level, AOI QuantumLink internals overview, diplexers, −20 dB test points, lid power supply, boosters vs LE naming, pad calculator, AOI equipment video, and safe replace sequence.
- 4Start →Passives, Actives & High-Split75 min2 pg12 Q
Mini Bridgers, Distribution Amps & Boosters
Bridger vs LE vs booster roles, multi-port outputs, legacy FlexNet recognition, when to deploy each type, ALC/MAN concepts, power doubling/hybrids overview, and safe replacement discipline.
- 5Start →Passives, Actives & High-Split75 min2 pg12 Q
High-Split Architecture & Field Deployment
Deep dive into Spectrum high-split frequency plans: classic 42/54 vs mid- and high-split classes, DOCSIS 3.1/4.0 drivers, symmetrical multi-gig goals, field BOM changes, ingress criticality, leakage compliance, and node vs amplifier work boundaries.