An optical medium, whether inside or outside an internet/telecommunications backbone, is managed using a management signal at a wavelength which is distinct from wavelengths of service signals. A multiplexer multiplexes the management signal onto the optical medium, after which a demultiplexer demultiplexes the management signal for analysis. Performance of customer channels may be inferred from performance of the management signal.

 
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