Abstract: A method for assisting a user in installing a fiber optic cable connection is provided. The method includes receiving a cable identifier associated with a grouping of fibers, and the grouping of the fibers terminates in a fiber optic connector (1160). The method includes identifying, based on the cable identifier and a search matrix (1150), a correct installation port (436A) on a panel for inserting the fiber optic connector (1160). The panel includes at least seventy installation ports. The method includes guiding a user to the identified correct installation port (436A) for installation of the fiber optic connector therein. The search matrix (1150) includes at least two bounding areas (1151), and each bounding area (1151) defines a target area where a port identifier is likely to be located. The search matrix (1150) is created by using a location of an anchor label identifier (342D) or relative locations of a port identifiers and by using equipment information associated with the panel.

Abstract: Cable strain relief assemblies include at least cable support member having an upper cantilevered end, a lower mating section, and a medial elongated portion disposed between the upper cantilevered end and the lower mating section; and at least one base member oriented substantially perpendicular to the cable support member upon assembly. The cable strain relief assembly is configured to resist longitudinal forces of several pounds on a plurality of fiber optic cables, having optical fibers contained therein, and prevent optical fiber movement within outer cable jackets of the fiber optic cables.

Abstract: A toolless compression mechanism includes an upper compression element having a plurality of wings surrounding a hub, a base having a locator element positioned on an underside surface of the base, and a hub extension having inner threads disposed therein; an intermediate compression element having an upper intermediate compression surface having a channel that upon assembly of the toolless compression mechanism mates with upper compression element; a lower compression segment having an extension with threads that mates with the inner threads of the upper compression element, and a sealing element positioned between the intermediate compression element and the lower compression segment. When turned, the upper compression element is displaced along the hub extension such that the sealing element is compressed.

Abstract: Multiport assemblies comprising one or more optical ports for receiving an external optical fiber connector for making an optical connection along with useful mounting features for securing the multiport assembly are disclosed. The multiport assembly comprises a mounting member having an aperture and a standoff that is coupled to a shell. The standoff extends outward from a lower surface of the shell to allow easy mounting to irregular surfaces. In another embodiment, the multiport assembly may comprise a second mounting member with an aperture and standoff that is received in a rear shell aperture to inhibit damage to the multiport assembly if a fastener is over-tightened during mounting. In further embodiments, the multiport assembly may comprise a dust plug having a locking feature and a keying port that is received in an optical port for inhibiting dirt, dust or debris from entering when the optical port is not in use.

Abstract: Multiport assemblies comprising one or more optical ports for receiving an external optical fiber connector for making an optical connection along with useful mounting features for securing the multiport assembly are disclosed. The multiport assembly comprises a mounting member having an aperture and a standoff that is coupled to a shell. The standoff extends outward from a lower surface of the shell to allow easy mounting to irregular surfaces. In another embodiment, the multiport assembly may comprise a second mounting member with an aperture and standoff that is received in a rear shell aperture to inhibit damage to the multiport assembly if a fastener is over-tightened during mounting. In further embodiments, the multiport assembly may comprise a dust plug having a locking feature and a keying port that is received in an optical port for inhibiting dirt, dust or debris from entering when the optical port is not in use.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The connection port passageway defines a keying portion. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: An end cap for a telecommunications closure includes an end cap body having a central hub and a plurality of cutouts; a plurality of extensions extending from the central hub, wherein each of the plurality of extensions comprises a plurality of walls; and a plurality of mechanism positioning elements configured to house at least a portion of a compression mechanism, each mechanism positioning element having a base, at least one wall that extends from the base, and a compression mechanism opening, wherein the compression mechanism opening is configured to house at least a portion of the compression mechanism.