Fast frequency multiplexed optical network channel identification

A computer-implemented method comprising:

• receiving, by a device, a demultiplexed wavelength of light from a wavelength division multiplexer of an optical network;
• demodulating, by the device, the demultiplexed wavelength of light to decode information encoded onto the demultiplexed wavelength of light, wherein the information includes identification information associated with the device and optical power information associated with the demultiplexed wavelength of light;
• measuring, by the device, optical power of the demultiplexed wavelength of light;
• and
• providing, by the device, the information and the optical power for display through an interface.

A system comprising:

• a generator, coupled to an optical network, comprising:
• a light source configured to generate a plurality of wavelengths of light;
• an optical signal modulator, coupled to the light source, configured to modulate the plurality of wavelengths of light to encode information onto the plurality of wavelengths of light, wherein the information includes identification information associated with the generator and optical power information associated with the plurality of wavelengths of light;
• an optical multiplexer, coupled to the optical signal modulator, configured to multiplex the plurality of wavelengths of light into a multiplexed light signal;
• a power supply, coupled to the light source, configured to provide power to the light source;
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• one or more first processors, coupled to the power supply and the optical signal modulator, configured to control the power supply and the optical signal modulator;
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• a receiver, coupled to the generator and the optical network, comprising:
• an optical signal demodulator configured to receive a demultiplexed wavelength of light through the optical network and decode information encoded onto the demultiplexed wavelength of light based on demodulation of the demultiplexed wavelength of light, wherein the demultiplexed wavelength of light is associated with the multiplexed light signal;
• an optical power meter, coupled to the optical signal demodulator, configured to measure optical power of the demultiplexed wavelength of light;
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• one or more second processors, coupled to the optical signal demodulator and the optical power meter, configured to provide the decoded information and the optical power for display through an interface.