Pole attachment standards

FIELD INSTALLATION, BACKBONE, AND CONFIGURATION STANDARDS

Tension and Bending Radius: Maintain a minimum bending radius of 20 times the cable diameter during installation to prevent internal fiber damage. Do not exceed the maximum pulling tension specified by the manufacturer.
Pole Attachment and Sagging: Secure the backbone messenger wire tightly using tension clamps and suspension clamps. Maintain standard sag clearances to protect against environmental strain.
Slack Management: Leave a minimum of 10 to 15 meters of slack cable at designated storage points (loops) every 500 meters and near all splice enclosures for future maintenance or emergency repair.
Conduit and Underground Route: For underground backbone paths, ensure innerducts are cleaned before pulling. Use proper lubricants and install underground warning tapes 30cm above the conduit network.

Span Limits & Clearance: Maximum span distance from the pole to the house must not exceed 50 meters. Maintain a vertical clearance of 4.5 meters over driveways.
Drip Loop & Entry Hole: Form a proper drip loop before entry. Drill holes at a downward angle from the inside out and seal completely with silicone after routing.
ONT/Modem Placement: Mount the Optical Network Terminal (ONT)/Modem in a centralized, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.

Accessing the Gateway: Connect to the ONT via LAN cable or default Wi-Fi. Access the management page using the official technician IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and secure credentials.
WAN Profile Setup: Configure the WAN interface using the correct provisioning protocol (PPPoE or DHCP) and assign the specific VLAN ID provided by the network operations center (NOC).
Wi-Fi Optimization: Set up the customer's preferred Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and a strong WPA2/WPA3 password. Enable dual-band (2.4GHz for range, 5GHz for speed) with auto-channel selection to avoid local interference.
Admin Security: Change the default admin login password of the modem to prevent unauthorized access by the client or third parties.

Optical Power Target: The acceptable optical power level at the customer premises must be strictly between -16 dBm and -24 dBm.
Speed Test Verification: Run an official speed test using a wired LAN connection to ensure the client receives 100% of their subscribed bandwidth.
Test Documentation: Capture a screenshot of both the OPM reading and the successful speed test page for final deployment clearance.