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Topology in Map and Logical Views
Last Updated: June 30, 2026

The Map and Logical views show the topology related to one fiber node on the monitored HFC network. The monitored network is based on data provided by your company. When the Fiber Node view opens, the map shows the fiber node, splitters, taps, amps, Service Locations (houses and other locations that have service), and the connections between those components. It shows the flow of power from the fiber node through the taps and splitters, leading to the Service Locations.

In Map view, black lines indicate the cable connections and the arrows indicate the downstream flow of power. In Logical View, the twists and turns of the cable lines are not depicted.

NOTE: If multiple network elements appear stacked because they are in a shared location or cabinet, click on the stack to expand it.
The following symbols appear, depending on the data provided by your system.
Term
Description
Test
Test description
Fiber Node
Splitter
Tap with 2 ports
Tap with 4 ports
Example:

In Map View, this picture shows the cable running from the fiber node , south to a tap and into 3 service locations having one MAC address each. One branch continues southwest along W Albert Street, through a splitter , where it divides.

NOTE: To see the arrows that point downstream along the cable lines, click and hold the Show Downstream button at the top right of the map.