Build Your Efficient EPON Network with Layer 3 Intelligence
Launching a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project in a smaller community? Need a reliable fiber backbone for your business or campus network? The 4 Port EPON OLT with Layer 3 functionality offers the perfect blend of performance, manageability, and affordability. Step beyond simple Layer 2 switching and gain enhanced network control right at the access layer with this compact and powerful GEPON OLT.
Connect Your Subscribers Efficiently
This OLT serves as the central point of your Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON), providing four downstream EPON ports compliant with the IEEE 802.3ah standard.
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Optimized Density: Each EPON port typically supports a split ratio of 1:64, allowing you to connect up to 256 Optical Network Units (ONUs) or terminals from this single device. This is ideal for servicing residential areas, small apartment buildings, or office complexes efficiently.
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Stable Gigabit Access: Deliver reliable, high-speed internet and data services over fiber, meeting the bandwidth demands of modern users for streaming, communication, and cloud applications.
Reliable Backhaul with Gigabit Uplinks
Connecting your access network back to your core infrastructure is crucial. This OLT typically features a combination of Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports to ensure sufficient bandwidth.
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Flexible Connectivity: Expect multiple Gigabit ports, often a mix of SFP slots (for fiber transceivers, allowing longer distances) and RJ45 ports (for standard copper Ethernet). This provides flexibility in connecting to your upstream routers or switches. (Verify specific port configuration from datasheet).
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Sufficient Throughput: The Gigabit uplink capacity is well-matched for the subscriber density, ensuring smooth traffic flow from the access network towards the internet or core services.
Unlock Enhanced Control with Layer 3 Features
The key differentiator of this Layer 3 OLT is its ability to perform routing functions, offering significant advantages over basic Layer 2 devices:
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Improved Network Segmentation: Utilize VLANs (Virtual LANs) and potentially basic IP routing (like static routes) directly on the OLT. This allows for better traffic isolation between different user groups or services.
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Enhanced Security: Implement Access Control Lists (ACLs) at the OLT level to filter traffic and enhance network security closer to the edge.
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Simplified Network Design: Offload some routing tasks from your core network devices, potentially simplifying overall architecture and management, especially in smaller network scenarios.
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Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritize critical traffic (like VoIP or video conferencing) to ensure better performance for essential services.
Manageability and Reliability
Designed for ease of use and dependable operation, this OLT offers standard management features:
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Multiple Management Interfaces: Configure and monitor the device using a user-friendly Web Graphical Interface (GUI), a powerful Command Line Interface (CLI accessed via Telnet, SSH, or console port), or integrate it into your Network Management System (NMS) using SNMP.
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Compact Form Factor: Typically housed in a standard 1U rack-mountable chassis, it integrates easily into existing network racks, saving valuable space.
Scenario: Empowering a Small ISP or Campus
Imagine a small regional ISP starting an FTTH rollout in a specific neighborhood, or a university needing to connect several dormitories with fiber. The 4 Port EPON OLT L3 is an excellent choice. Its 4 ports provide sufficient subscriber density for targeted areas. The Layer 3 features allow the ISP or campus IT team to manage traffic, perhaps separating student traffic from administrative traffic using VLANs and basic routing, all within a cost-effective OLT platform. The Gigabit uplinks connect reliably back to their main network infrastructure.
Key Specifications Overview
| Feature | Specification | Benefit |
| EPON Ports | 4 x EPON Ports (SC/PC or SC/UPC recommended) | Connect up to 256 ONUs (1:64 split) |
| Uplink Ports | Typically Gigabit Ethernet (e.g., 2x SFP, 2x RJ45) | Reliable backhaul connectivity, flexible options |
| Switching Layer | Layer 3 | Routing, VLANs, ACLs for enhanced network control |
| EPON Standard | IEEE 802.3ah | Interoperability with standard EPON ONUs |
| Management | Web GUI, CLI (Telnet/SSH/Console), SNMP | Flexible configuration, monitoring, NMS integration |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable | Standardized, space-saving design |
| Power | Typically AC Power Supply (Verify specific input) | Standard power requirements |
(Note: Always confirm the exact uplink port configuration, supported L3 protocols, and power details from the official product datasheet.)
Start Building Your Intelligent EPON Network
Get the reliability and control you need without breaking the budget. The 4 Port EPON OLT with Layer 3 Functionality provides a solid foundation for efficient and manageable fiber access networks.
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Email: info@elizainfotech.com
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