What is the function of ONT?

They both refer to the user side equipment in GPON network. A small difference between them might be the application locations. ONU can work in different temperature and weather conditions. Optical line terminal (OLT) is the endpoint hardware equipment located in a central office of the PON network.

Why do we use OLT?

OLT is the starting point for the passive optical network, which is connected to a core switch through Ethernet cables. The primary function of the OLT is to convert, frame, and transmit signals for the PON network and to coordinate the optical network terminals multiplexing for the shared upstream transmission.

What is difference between ONT and ONU?

ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. ONU stands for Optical Network Unit. ONT and ONU both refer to the consumer end equipment in an optical fiber to the home (FTTH) communication link. But if you want to get technical, there is one difference and that is that ONT is an ITU-T term, whereas ONU is an IEEE term.

How is an ONT installed?

How to Self-Install Your ONT

1. Step 1: Turn your ONT over.
2. Step 2: Slide the cover located in the corner of the bottom of the ONT off.
3. Step 3: Remove the black cap from the green receptacle.
4. Step 4: Locate the fiber “jumper”.
5. Step 5: Insert the jumper plug with ridge, facing down.
6. Step 6: Replace the cover.

What is ONT device?

ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal​. It is a device that communicates directly with an Internet service provider (ISP) to get a fiber-optic Internet connection in your home or office.

How many ports are in OLT?

PLANET EPL-4000 GEPON Optical Line Terminal (OLT) consists of four GEPON ports, four 1G/10G shared SFP+ ports, four GbE RJ45 interfaces and one management port.

Do I need a modem with a ONT?

With an ONT you do not need a separate modem to communicate with your ISP. So, instead of plugging a device straight into a modem for a solid wired connection on your fiber network, you can plug your computer directly into an ONT.