Sending Weird Signals Long Distances Over Existing Optical Infrastructure

Learn about unconventional signal transmission experiments over long-distance optical networks in this 25-minute NANOG conference talk. Explore how modern optical transceivers handle different types of signals, following along as network operator Ben Cartwright-Cox from bgp.tools investigates the capabilities and limitations of SFP optics. Discover the results of sending unusual signals across multiple kilometers of optical infrastructure, including attempts to push the boundaries of optical spectrum utilization. Gain insights into the verification process of optical signaling assumptions and understand the practical implications for network operations that rely heavily on optical infrastructure.