A passive optical network, or PON, is designed to allow a single fiber from a service provider the ability to maintain an efficient broadband connection for multiple end users. These end users are typically individual clients using PONs in a commercial environment.
What is a PON solution?
Siemon Enterprise Passive Optical Network (PON) Fiber Cabling Solution is a modular, cost-effective, high-performance solution that improves the modularity, flexibility and management of PONs.
Why is it called PON?
Stands for "Passive Optical Network." A PON is a telecommunications network that transmits data over fiber optic lines. It is "passive" since it uses unpowered splitters to route data sent from a central location to multiple destinations.17 Apr 2014
What is PON on my router?
PON stands for Passive Optical Network. A PON system brings optical fiber cabling and signals all or most of the way from an Internet service provider (ISP) to the end user. A PON system is designed to deliver broadband Internet access to your home or office by connecting you as a subscriber to your ISP.
What is a GPON system?
GPON stands for Gigabit Passive Optical Networks. A GPON network includes shared network equipment in the central office (OLT) and a dedicated optical unit at each subscriber location (ONU/ONT). GPON allows you to consolidate multiple services onto a single fiber transport network.
What is the use of GPON?
GPON is a point-to-multipoint access network. Its main characteristic is the use of passive splitters in the fiber distribution network, enabling one single feeding fiber from the provider to serve multiple homes and small businesses.