Designing Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure with FTTX Configuration Using Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC) Method in Solok Regency

E-ISSN : 2807-9035 Volume 5, Number 1, May 2025 https://doi.org/10.47709/brilliance.v5i1.4708 Designing Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure with FTTX Configuration Using Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC) Method in Solok Regency Uzma Septima1*, Amelia Yolanda2, Dikky Chandra3,Viorryn Aisha Uzhelia4 1,2,3,4 1 Padang State Polytechnic, Indonesia , , , 4 *Corresponding Author Article History: Submitted: 25-09-2024 Accepted: 03-10-2024 Published: 09-05-2025 Keywords: Fiber optic; FTTX; NDLC; Solok regency. Brilliance: Research of Artificial Intelligence is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). ABSTRACT In this research, the design of a GPON FTTH network using Google Earth, AutoCAD, and Optisystem applications was conducted in Nagari Rangkiang Luluih, Solok Regency. Fiber To The Home (FTTH) is a fiber optic technology architecture that delivers information from the provider to the user. The method used in this research is the Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC). The feasibility parameters used are Bit Error Ratio, Q factor, and Link Power Budget. There are 2 proposals and 2 designs for each area. From the results of the design and calculations using software, the best results were obtained for the first proposal for Nagari Rangkiang Luluih design 1 and 2, with an average Bit Error Ratio value for Downlink of 10-19 and for Uplink of 10-36, meeting the standard BER of 10-9. The Q factor values are 8.6521 for Downlink and 13.3908 for Uplink, meeting the Q factor standard of 6. And the Link Power Budget values are -19.045 for Downlink and -16.967 for Uplink, below the receiver sensitivity standard (Rx) of -28 dBm. The software calculations show that the proposed design 1 has a good network quality, is feasible, and meets the ITU-T G.984 standard. The total number of Homepassed is 234 houses or 234 ONT, 1 OLT, 4 ODC, 20 ODP for design 1 and design 2. INTRODUCTION Nowadays, the internet is gaining popularity as a vast computer network where connected computers can interact with each other. BPS Kab. Solok, (2024). Government's utilization of computer network advancements will progress toward a smart city, encompassing two primary objectives: bolstering government systems and delivering rapid services to the community. Dwi Melyana Haryani. The communication network architecture known as Fiber To The-X (FTTX) involves terminating the final connection to the customer terminal using an optical cable. Dwi Melyana Haryani. The selection of optical cable technology depends on various factors such as its ability to support broadband access networks, immunity to electromagnetic wave interference, resistance to corrosion, minimal losses for consolidated transportation, and capability to reach remote areas from the Central Office (CO). G. D. Hantoro and Karyada,(2015). The development of Solok Regency is connected to this situation, and it covers a land area of 3,738 square kilometers. BPS Kab. Solok, (2024). The use of fiber optic network technology undoubtedly provides high bandwidth, is impervious to electromagnetic interference, is resistant to corrosion, and has minimal impact on data transmission compared to copper cables and electromagnetic waves. M. Abral and M. Djaohar, (2017). Designing a network necessitates a specific approach. The Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC) is a method used to construct a network, drawing on previous development processes like business strategy planning, application development life cycle, H. Heryanto, (2017). When network technology is implemented effectively, it can create an information system that aligns with strategic business objectives. In such cases, a top-down approach can be utilized. L. Pristiandi, S. Sam’ani, and R. Rosmiati, (2023). LITERATURE REVIEW The transmission medium known as fiber optic consists of glass fibers, insulating materials, and protective elements, and it is used to transmit information in the form of light waves. Muharor, A., Asmara, B. P., & Bonok, Z. (2019). FTTX involves the transmission of optical signals from providers to users through fiber optic technology. This advancement is closely tied to the evolution of fiber optic technology, which has the potential to replace traditional cable usage. The rise in demand for Triple Play Services has also played a significant role in driving this progress. Dwi Melyana Haryani. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) is a network design that utilizes optical fiber cables to link individual residences or premises. It offers a completely optical network from the provider to the end users. In this setup, a 1:16 splitter is employed to distribute the multiplexed signal to 16 separate homes. Dwi Melyana Haryani. This is an Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. 108 E-ISSN : 2807-9035 Volume 5, Number 1, May 2025 https://doi.org/10.47709/brilliance.v5i1.4708 The Optical Line Terminal (OLT) serves as a connection point between the PON system and service providers of data, telephone, and video services. P. Muliandhi, E. H. Faradiba, and B. A. Nugroho, (2020). The Optical Distribution Cabinet, known as ODC, serves as a passive installation outside the STO for setting up single-mode optical network connections. It is designed in the shape of a box or dome using special materials. Within the ODC, various devices like connectors, splicers, and splitters are installed. M. Yasyir, (2015). The ODP serves as a passive device that acts as a cable termination prior to entering the customer's residence. Meanwhile, the ONT, or Optical Network Terminal, is an active device (opto-electrical) that is installed on the customer's side and is responsible for converting optical signals into electrical signals, functioning as a demultiplexing tool. The ONU/ONT outputs telephone, data, and internet services, as well as CATV/IPTV. M. Yasyir, (2015). Optisystem is a software simulator utilized for creating designs of fiber optic networks that are not yet deployed in real-world scenarios. Optisystem is used for calculating and analyzing loss and power budgets. X. Y. and Y. Hechao, (2010). GPON, or Gigabyte Passive Optical Network, is one of the active components used in FTTH networks. It provides higher bandwidth and efficiency in data communication, supporting voice, data, and video services. Depending on requirements, 1 core feeder in GPON can serve 32 or 64 customer homes. ITU-T G.984 is responsible for standardizing and developing GPON technology. L. Pristiandi, S. Sam’ani, and R. Rosmiati, (2023). METHOD The Network Development Life Cycle utilizes past development methods like business strategy planning, application development life cycle, and data distribution analysis. An effective implementation of network technology will result in an information system that aligns with strategic business objectives, Prihastomo, Y. (2011). Figure 1. Research Flow This is an (...truncated)