How to tell if a fiber optic patch cord is multimode or single-mode

In this video, I'll show you 3 simple methods to identify them in the field: 1️⃣ Check the color – Yellow vs Orange/Aqua 2️⃣ Read the printing – Look for 9/125 (single mode) or 62. Th...

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