Internet GPON, what is it? Pros and cons of GPON technology. Brief overview of GPON technology

GPON from Rostelecom is of interest to many users. Let's get acquainted with this technology and all its features together.

For many years, Internet access was provided via ADSL. This technology is based on the use of copper cable. Specialized equipment for signal processing is also used.

What are the disadvantages of ADSL?

Low data transfer speed.
There may be problems with the signal; it is not always stable.
To connect to the network you need to buy a modem.
It is impossible to fully use services that require fast Internet.

Now Rostelecom's GPON technology is replacing ADSL. In large cities, the old standard is no longer used. Small settlements are still transitioning to new technology.

There was also a connection via ETTH. This standard compares favorably with ADSL, but was still imperfect. Therefore, specialists worked for a long time to create a new solution.

Features of the technology

How is GPON fundamentally different? This technology is based on the use of fiber optic cables. They significantly outperform copper ones and allow you to increase network stability and data transfer speed.

Let's list the advantages of the technology:

There is no need to buy a Rostelecom GPON terminal and router. If desired, you can connect the cable directly to your computer.
Thousands of clients can be connected to the network without losing signal quality.
The Internet works stably.
It will not depend on the current weather.
Provides high speed. G – designation of gigabit Internet.
Fiber optics can last for many years. The cable does not oxidize during operation.
Based on this technology, new solutions with increased data transfer rates are being developed.
Subscribers do not have problems with further use of the Internet.

GPON has already become the company's basic solution. The technology provides access speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s. This is enough for online games, quickly downloading files and watching videos in high definition.

Rostelecom also offers connection to XPON in large cities. The data transfer speed using this technology has been increased to 200 Mbit/s. This is an excellent parameter; RT was one of the first to master the new standard.

How realistic is the indicated speed?

Many customers are faced with a situation where the actual speed differs from the declared one. You can check it on the website http://www.speedtest.net/ru. Required:

Go to the portal.
Click on the “Start” button.
The system will take the measurement.
Once completed, options will be provided.

Usually, the actual speed of Rostelecom differs slightly from the declared one. It depends on the current load on the provider's network. IN evening hours the parameter may decrease slightly, but in reality this fact is not critical for users.

GPON equipment Rostelecom

There is no need to buy specialized equipment. You can directly connect the cable to your computer and use the Internet. This fact is one of the advantages of GPON.

In what cases is a router needed?

Your laptop does not have RJ-45. Many manufacturers have stopped installing this port because they want to achieve a minimum thickness of the device.
You want to use a wireless network.
You need to connect several devices to the Internet at once.

A Rostelecom GPON router can be purchased not only from the provider, but also in any hardware store. There are many models on the market in different price categories. You will definitely find the right device.

You can view the equipment from the provider on the page https://rt.ru/homeinternet/device_inet. The cost of routers starts from 2100 rubles, it depends on the characteristics of the model.

GPON Rostelecom - tariffs

Attention! Tariffs depend on the specific region. The provider adjusts prices in cities to make its services affordable to customers. Therefore, you will have to check the data on the official website of the company.

Let's look at the current tariffs of the provider using the example of one of the regions:

15 Mbit/s – 450 rub.
50 Mbit/s – 550 rub.
100 Mbit/s – 650 rub.
200 Mbit/s – 750 rub.
Gaming – 200 Mbit/s + router + gaming options for 850 rubles.

Setting up GPON Rostelecom

If you purchased equipment from a provider when you connected, then a wizard will perform the setup of the Rostelecom GPON router. After laying the cable, he will install the modem, enter all the parameters and check the operation. You can start using the Internet immediately.

If the equipment was purchased later, you will have to configure it yourself. Necessary:

Install the equipment.
Connect the cable to the WAN and connect to power via the adapter.
Insert the patch cord into the LAN port.
Connect it to your computer.
Go to your PC browser.
Enter the address 192.168.0.1 in the line. It may differ for devices from different manufacturers.
The default login and password is admin.
Go to the “Network” section in the menu.
Select the “WAN” item.
Specify the connection type PPPoE/Russia PPPoE.
Enter your credentials.
Save the settings.

Credentials are login and password. Where can you find them? Usually this information specified in the contract. If these parameters are not in the documents, then call the contact center.

Is it necessary to connect the router to the computer via a patch cord? Yes, you can’t do without it. But since many modern laptops do not have RJ-45, users experience connection problems.

What should I do?

You can purchase an adapter for the USB port. It can be found in hardware stores.
Borrow a laptop from a friend that is equipped with RJ-45.
Invite a technician and notify him that you do not have a device to perform the setup. He will take a laptop or adapter with him.

The second stage is creation wireless network. Necessary:

Go to the wireless mode section.
Set the parameters, including the network name, turn on broadcasting and save the settings.
Next, proceed to the protection section.
In it, activate WPA2 Personal.
Create a password for your network.
Click the button to save.

It is mandatory to set a password. It is necessary to protect the network from third-party connections and data interception. The password should not be easy, otherwise it can be cracked using specialized programs. It's better to come up with a complex code and write it down in a notepad.

To avoid entering a password, you can use WPS. On your device, select a network connection via this standard. Find the WPS button on the router case and click on it. The modem transmits secret codes to automatically connect the device.

Along with improving network equipment The Internet service provider, as well as its consumer, are developing and modernizing signal transmission line manufacturing technologies. Recently emerging passive optical networks are gradually replacing signal transmission lines via copper wires. New technology are being actively implemented by major Internet operators.

Rostelecom GPON lines have already been installed in many large and small settlements of the country. They are distinguished by great throughput, high speed of information transfer and reliability during operation.

The letters PON in the acronym stand for “Passive Fiber Optic Network”, and the first letter G (Gigabit) determines the exchange rate of the network, made using this technology to transmit information at enormous speeds. Passive networks called due to the absence of intermediate amplifying (active) nodes along the path of transmitting pulsed information from the provider to the subscriber and back.

Using GPON technology Rostelecom exchange is carried out via a cable consisting of individual fiber optic cores of a certain amount, placed in a polyurethane sheath. Depending on the laying conditions, the optical fiber is additionally protected by an armored sheath made of wire or metal foil.

This protection is performed to eliminate external mechanical influences on the optical fiber, and not to prevent electromagnetic influences from affecting the line. Fiber optics are immune to them. All exchange along the optical line in Rostelecom is carried out by light pulses. Let's look at how PON technology works.

In the provider's backbone cable, the number of light-conducting cores is more than 100. To create a branched network, passive splitters (optical dividers) are used, branching the general Rostelecom cable into separate “streams”. Each of them is subsequently also capable of being shared through its own splitter to provide information to a certain number of subscribers of the Rostelecom provider.

Splitters do not contain active components for operation, which does not require supplying a supply voltage to them. This construction determines high degree reliability of the Gipon fiber optic network. If breaks occur due to external influences, operability is restored by using welding using a special technology performed trained personnel Rostelecom.

Optical fiber today is capable of transmitting light pulses without loss of information quality over a distance of up to 20 km without additional amplification.

Benefits of fiber optics

Compared to lines that use metallic copper wires to exchange information, conventional twisted pair Ethernet has the following advantages:

Disadvantages of fiber optics

Some disadvantages of fiber optic lines have been identified:

the fragility of the light propagation medium material, which is quartz, similar to glass;
increased requirements for the qualifications of personnel installing fiber optics, with the use of special tools by employees;
the inability to repair the line in the event of a break (you have to cut out and replace an entire section of the optical fiber);
loss of transparency by glass during long-term use, the appearance of microcracks in its structure;
the use of a limited range of equipment capable of receiving and decoding a signal transmitted using GPON optical fiber.

The principle of connecting to Rostelecom

Operator coverage in different regions technical service Rostelecom delivers GPON Internet using different connection schemes. In the case of FTTH, optical fiber is routed directly to each subscriber’s apartment. A device is installed in a residential area that converts the signal from Rostelecom into a clear Ethernet interface. It is called ONT - “Optical Terminal”.

Based on the properties of the optical fiber when laying the cable, a path is selected that has a minimum number of bends, especially at sharp angles. This means that its extent indoors is limited. Rostelecom installers place the new device in close proximity to the fiber optic input into the consumer’s residential area. Since the terminal requires AC power via an adapter for its operation, the subscriber ensures that there is a household outlet at the location where the terminal is installed. Laying Ethernet cables to wired home network participants local network made by the user at his own discretion.

When connecting FTTB by Rostelecom employees, optical fiber is laid to the building or entrance to the house. Intermediate equipment for converting the light flux into an electrical signal is installed in a special protected box or box. Maintaining it in good condition and carrying out preventive maintenance is the responsibility of Rostelecom's technical support service. After the conversion process, the arrived fiber optic internet delivered to the consumer via twisted pair Ethernet wires.

Fiber Optic Equipment

It can be purchased at Rostelecom sales departments or rented with a monthly rental payment. An option to purchase in installments is possible. In this case, a corresponding agreement is concluded stipulating all the conditions for using ONT.

The Eltex NTE-2 model was offered by Rostelecom to its first subscribers connected to optics using GPON technology. This terminal has minimal functionality and can be used in transparent bridge mode for one desktop computer (PC) and one STB set-top box when using IPTV on a TV connected to it.

The terminal does not have its own IP address on the network, internal software(software) and its own interface. The sample proposed by Rostelecom does not have an internal routing scheme. The device does not have a built-in wireless communication module and is not capable of performing functions like a wifi router does. The task of Eltex NTE-2 is to convert Rostelecom's optical signal into an Ethernet signal.

You can create a full-fledged home local network using Eltex by connecting an additional router Ethernet cable with two RJ-45 termination connectors to the Port 0 connector on the rear panel of the NTE-2 terminal. The other RJ-45 connector of the connecting cable is connected to the WAN port used in conjunction with the router.

As fiber optics and PON networks develop, Rostelecom is expanding the range of devices provided to consumers. One of the latest models is the self-tuning ONT NTP-RG-1402G-W. The device has full functionality necessary to create a home local network. There are four Ethernet ports providing gigabit speeds. Two of them work for Rostelecom high-speed Internet, the other two are designed for IP television. There are two more ports for connecting IP telephony devices. The built-in wireless module is used to create an 802.11n Wi-Fi network access point at speeds up to 300 Mbps.

Network equipment settings

When using ONT Eltex NTE-2, the Rostelecom Internet connection is configured on a computer whose network card is connected by an Ethernet cable with RG-45 terminal connectors to the Port 0 connector of the terminal. The PC's network card is configured to receive IP addresses and DNS servers automatically.

In order for the connection to the Internet to occur, network connection Rostelecom is configured for PPPoE. There is an input requirement for it when setting up data from the agreement concluded with the provider: “Username/password”.

In this way, you have to connect every time you turn on the computer if you want to visit Internet sites from Rostelecom. Setting up a wireless wifi connection is out of the question. This ONT simply does not have such a function.

In case of purchase GPON subscriber from Rostelecom ONT NTP-RG-1402G-W will only have to be manually configured Wi-Fi network. The provider's equipment already has a virtual user interface tied to the MAC address of its fiber optic router. Account settings are made System Administrator Rostelecom. Manual setting Wi-Fi is performed by the user in the router interface. To enter it, the web browser used is opened on a PC connected to the LAN port.

The IP address of the ONT is entered into the address line, depending on the firmware it has the value 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Press Enter on the PC keyboard. In the authorization window, enter the default device login and password: user/user, and click the “Submit” stencil.

On the general settings page, open the Wi-Fi tab and click on Basic. In its expanded window, check the boxes for enabling the wireless connection and enabling wireless multicast (WMF) for streaming IPTV. Then we come up with a network name and enter it in the SSID field. Finally, execute the “Apply” command.

To protect the network from outside interference, select in the “Security” tab the parameters for checking network authentication with the selected name - Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK, as well as the type of information encryption: AES. Finally, we write an individually created password, consisting of a sequence of Latin letters and numbers of no less than 8 and no more than 15. The setup is completed by executing the “Apply” command.

To activate the entered data, you will need to restart the terminal. It is performed after selecting the “Reboot” item in the “Management” tab and then executing the “Reboot” command.

Services and tariffs for GPON Internet

Users connected via the provider's optical fiber have access to the Triple Play service. It includes a package of services from Rostelecom:

If a subscriber refuses any of Rostelecom’s services, the remaining ones will continue to work without any restrictions or loss of quality. Using hardware models recommended by the provider provides significant benefits to its users:

free setup of Rostelecom during installation and future maintenance;
warranty for the models used;
warranty repair or complete replacement if it is impossible to eliminate the malfunction;
the ability to configure remotely through the company’s contact center.

All listed privileges are lost in the event of a non-compliance with the user’s equipment, which is not included in the list recommended by the provider. Elimination of all problems that arise is resolved by the subscriber at his own expense.

Users are interested in how much it costs to use fiber optics. To answer, the subscriber must contact the Rostelecom sales department. The value of the cost in terms of pricing, tariffs in force in different regions, are determined only on the basis of documents from the regional provider Rostelecom. The general trend is: the less locality and the further east it is from the center of Russia, the more subscribers pay for using fiber optics. It should be noted that the company carries out constant promotions using the results of data analysis on GPON.

GPON technology can provide speeds of up to 1 Gb/s. Moreover, all family members can use the Internet at the same time without reducing the speed. Due to the fact that the fiber optic cable is routed directly into the house, access to the Internet will be constant and uninterrupted. After installing special equipment, the Internet becomes available on every device that supports a connection to the Wi-Fi network.

By connecting GPON to Nika-Telecom you will receive high-speed Internet and digital television. These services will operate uninterruptedly 24 hours a day. We provide high-quality service and strive to ensure that our clients are always satisfied with the quality of the services received. GPON connection It won’t take much time, but it will greatly increase the ease of use of many resources.

Despite the fact that the signal digital television and the Internet is transmitted over one cable, you can use these services at the same time. Our company's many years of experience will help make this work stable and uninterrupted. High speed internet Everyone needs it now. For some this is due to the specifics of their work, for others it is due to study or other hobbies. And I just want to watch a movie on the Internet without any hitches or waits for it to load.

Digital TV via GPON

By connecting to GPON in our company, you have a large selection of digital television tariffs. The quality of data transmission allows you to view broadcasts in HD quality. You will be presented with a selection of TV channels, among which you will definitely find something to your taste. In addition to the main tariff plan, it is possible to connect additional packages that will allow you to view the programs that interest you most.

By connecting to the basic package, you will receive about 200 channels, including many news, entertainment and thematic broadcasts. The monthly cost will be available to each user. If you are interested this proposal, then our specialists will easily install and configure everything necessary equipment, and all you have to do is enjoy watching your favorite movies and shows.

Interactive television via GPON

The entertainment service of the future is interactive television. Rewind, pause, continue viewing and 14 days of archive. More than 200 TV channels of various topics! For every taste! You will see films, TV series, cartoons and premieres of new episodes and seasons simultaneously with the whole world.

GPON technology

Technology development does not stand still. Every year more and more profitable offers for connecting high-quality television and high-speed Internet appear. Among all the proposals, you should pay attention to GPON - gigabit passive optical network. This network is connected via a fiber optic cable, which greatly increases the quality of data reception and Internet speed. This is due to the fact that optical fiber has a large bandwidth, the analogues of which you will not find with any other wired or wireless connection.

The main advantage of GPON is speed. Also among the advantages it is worth highlighting that such a cable does not have any electromagnetic radiation. This technology is constantly being improved and makes the transfer of information more and more convenient and high-speed.

Due to the fact that such a network has a high-speed connection, it becomes possible to install additional services. High quality data reception will help install video surveillance in the apartment. Due to this, you can always see what is happening in your apartment, even if you are in the office or in another city. To do this, it will be enough to connect to the Internet on any device and receive images from CCTV cameras. For greater security, it is also possible to connect a wireless security alarm.

Japan, many European countries and the USA have already switched to a fiber-optic network. This also confirms the advantage of such a connection over others.

Very often, a subscriber comes to the provider’s office for the purpose of a comprehensive connection to the Internet and cable television. Great option may become GPON technology. But does everyone know what it is and on what principle it works?

Of course, many have heard rave reviews from neighbors, but sometimes this is not enough to make a decision. The fun begins when the contract for the supply of services has already been signed and installers come to the subscriber to install the equipment.

Many customers are surprised that it is necessary to drill into the wall, because they were thinking about wireless technology. In fact, to provide services in the apartment you will need to install: - an optical terminal; - STB set-top boxes (for interactive television); - ONT (for a phone, by the way, it will not work without electricity).

Despite the impressive range of equipment, GPON Internet is worth it because you will receive a full range of services of the highest quality at a very reasonable price.

What is GPON? Customer needs and quality requirements for Internet connection services are growing every day. So GPON technology has been developed that can satisfy them to the maximum. In the acronym, PON stands for passive optical networks, and G stands for gigabit. Passivity means that no active equipment is used on the path from the telephone exchange to the subscriber’s home, that is, the fiber optic cable is pulled directly. This ensures high data transfer speed and the ability to transmit several services at once.

The optical fiber should not be extended throughout the apartment, because the cable itself is quite fragile and does not like bending. In addition, the risk of mechanical damage is high, and restoration will be very expensive.

ONT equipment should be mounted directly next to the inlet hole drilled by the provider's installers. Internal wiring between devices is carried out using a simple copper cable called “twisted pair”. After installation is completed, the functionality of all access points must be checked and only after that an agreement with the provider is signed.

Pros of GPON. I would like to immediately note that GPON has much more advantages than disadvantages, so let’s look at the most basic of them: - optical fiber is carried directly to an apartment or house, which guarantees high speed and quality of services; - since there is no intermediate volatile equipment, such as switches installed in attics or basements, then if the power goes out, you can still use the Internet service, of course, if the battery of the tablet or laptop holds a charge for a long enough time; - there is no electrical voltage in the optical fiber, so it is not afraid of moisture (but, of course, you should not fill it with water), and the user will never receive an electric shock.

Disadvantages of GPON. It would be fair to mention the disadvantages of GPON technology, which, of course, are present. They are more of a human factor than a technological one: - it is not recommended to lay optical fiber in baseboards, or even spread it around the apartment; if the cable bend is very large, the quality of the service will drop significantly, which is unlikely to please the subscriber; - optical fiber can attract vandals, not cable thieves, but vandals who damage wiring for fun without earning anything from it; - optical fiber is very popular with pets, cats, parrots, dogs or rabbits; they can easily gnaw the cable, so when wiring, try to place it in a place inaccessible to them.

We really hope that the information provided will help you make the right decision regarding connecting to GPON. Of course, if you use the Internet once a day, and then only watch the news, then high speed may not be needed. The situation is completely different for gamers or those who like to watch a movie in high quality. In the first case, good ping is important, and in the second, movie download speed is important. GPON can easily provide all this!

Connection using GPON technology in St. Petersburg is carried out by

Gpon is one of the data transmission methods characterized by high speed. The process is carried out using fiber optic cable. Thanks to new technologies, less energy is spent on information transfer. The process speed is 1 GB per second. At the same time, it becomes possible to connect digital TV, the Internet, and IP telephony.

Moscow City Telephone Network or MGTS is a company engaged in the telecommunications sector. Provides services for clients living in Moscow and the region.

When making an offer to install digital television, MGTS provides:

Internet access at a speed of 1GB per second, which is significantly higher than the movement of information over a metal cable.
Broadcast TV programs on multiple monitors with HD resolution.
IP telephony. Using this service, clients have the opportunity to make calls and organize conference calls. Incoming call forwarding service and automatic dialing of subscriber numbers. The landline telephone number is retained by the subscriber.
Communication without interruptions or interference. The distribution unit is located in the apartment, which allows you to control its safety and the absence of external interference.

Disadvantage of using the service:

Dependency on electricity. Turning off the lights leads to loss of network, TV and phone;
ONT - the modem must be placed in the corridor, near the front door. This makes it somewhat difficult to carry out repair work;
Fragile fiber optic cable.

Cable MGTS television not yet available in all areas of the Moscow region.

Tariffs for MGTS television

Today MTGS offers two main tariffs for connecting digital TV:

Base. The monthly subscription fee is 145 rubles + 99 rubles for renting a television set-top box. The channels are chosen by the client: educational, broadcast, sports, etc. It is possible to order additional TV packages offered on the website.
Nothing extra. The cost of the package per month is 300 rubles. The attachment is provided free of charge. The peculiarity of the tariff is the set of programs. The most popular and in-demand channels are collected here (40 federal channels, 28 in HD quality).

Many people choose the basic package for MGTS television. You can always switch to others tariff plans that will satisfy the requirements of the whole family.

Promotions and advantageous packages

MGTS always pleases its customers with interesting promotions and profitable offers.

On the eve of summer and holidays, the company offers new subscribers a favorable tariff with the network and TV. Speed 80 Mbt/sec. 79 digital channels, including 7 HD quality. Price subscription fee is 299 rubles. The price will not change.

For those who decided to use it for the first time MGTS services, the company offers the “Unique Forever” package, which includes 79 programs (7 channels in HD), Internet 90 Mbt/sec. Monthly payment 409 rubles. The set-top box is provided free of charge.

For those who are already with the Moscow Telecommunications Company and for those who are still thinking, we offer the “Accelerating the Internet” Tariff. Information transmission speed up to 150 Mbt/sec, 79 TV programs. The connection is made using a fiber optic cable. Every month a fee of 549 rubles is paid. + 99 rub. for a TV set-top box.

For new subscribers “Beneficial Package”. Internet 150 Mbt/sec, 79 channels, mobile connection and Samsung Galaxy J2 phone - ruble per month. The cost of the service provided is 800 rubles. for 30 days.

You can view other offers on the MGTS website