With growing network services such as HDTV, IPTV, voice-over-IP (VoIP) and Multimedia broadband applications, the demand of broadband rises quickly. The present Broadband environment has not already accorded with needing; however, Passive Optical Network (PON) would be the most promising NGN (Next Generation Networking) technology to fulfill the demand. Compared to other broadband access technologies such as xDSL and cable modem, PON technology offers competitive advantages including a long-term life expectancy of the fiber infrastructure, lower operating costs through the reduction of “active” components, supporting up to 20km distance between equipment nodes, and most importantly, providing much greater bandwidth.

PLANET EPN-104 is the GEPON SFU ONU devices designed with one GEPON port, four standard 10Base-T / 100Base-TX Ethernet ports for subscriber access. As residential device or access device of users, it offers economical connection system of GEPON users and high broadband service by connecting to a gateway or PC. Well satisfying the high speed access demand, GEPON has a more prosperous perspective.

PLANET EPN-104 provides the core functionality of an 802.3ah Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) Optical Network Unit (ONU) solution. In addition, the device also offers advanced functions such as QoS for Triple-play service, VLAN, Authentication and Encryption for Security. Users can choose different devices that fit the applications for residence, SOHO or SMB environment.