This chapter defines basic terminology and general network concepts, illustrates different fiber optic network architectures, discusses the concept of network layering, defines data packet switching elements, describes how these elements route signals along wavelength. This chapter defines basic terminology and general network concepts, illustrates different fiber optic network architectures, discusses the concept of network layering, defines data packet switching elements, describes how these elements route signals along wavelength. The Fiber Optic Association - Tech Topics What is the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Network Model? These are networking standards that separate networking protocols into seven layers. Cabling, including fiber optics, is covered in the Layer 1, the PHY or physical layer. For a complete. Fiber-optic communication is a form of optical communication for transmitting information from one place to another by sending pulses of infrared or visible light through an optical fiber. The light is a form of carrier wave that is modulated to carry information. It classifies all the network layers step-by-step in a logical form, describing each step in detail. Additionally, optical fiber is lightweight and less susceptible to noise (no electromagnetic. Fiber Channel standard introduced at 200, 400 and 800 Mbps. SONET. Canada produces 40% of the worlds optoelectronic products (Nortel, JDS Uniphase, Quebec Photonic Cluster. Few Mb/s The Last Mile ? 155 or 622 Mbps downstream, 155 upstream.