Network Management, 2nd Edition

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Broadband Network Management: Wired and Optical Access Networks

OBJECTIVES

• (Wired) Broadband access networks

  • Cable or HFC (hybrid fiber cable) network
  • ADSL (asymmetrical digital subscriber line) network
  • PON (passive optical network)

• Cable access network

  • Popular in North American continent
  • “Triple play” service can be provided
  • DOCSIS (data-over-cable system interface specifications) standards

• ADSL

  • Predominant throughout the rest of the world
  • Uses conventional telephone local loop medium
  • Broadband voice and data services
  • Adopts IETF and DSL forum standards
  • VDSL2 for performance improvement of broadband service

• PON

  • PON deployment configurations
  • Ethernet-based PON, EPON
  • EPON protocol architecture
  • EPON management
  • EPON MIBs

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