GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLES IN CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS HAVING A HIGH FIBER COUNT

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.