Optical LAN myths debunked

Tellabs responds to charges made in a recent Cisco-sponsored white paper.

Matt Vincent
Nov 11th, 2013

A recent white paper from Tellabs notes how "a recent Cisco-sponsored white paper, GPON vs. Gigabit Ethernet in Campus Networking, by Nicholas J. Lippis III, questions the relative value and benefits of gigabit passive optical network (GPON) solutions in federal and commercial business networks, versus legacy copper-based, active Ethernet networks.

"Lippis’ claims about GPON equipment, networks and the security of fiber simply do not stand up under scrutiny," contends Tellabs. In the counter-document, Tellabs purports to expose "the top 10 myths about GPON in Lippis’ paper -- and the real facts about GPON."

View/Download the Tellabs white paper.

More in Standards
Tap Modules improve network efficiency and reduce cost
Sponsored
Tap Modules improve network efficiency and reduce cost
Do you control your network or does it control you? You invested tens of millions building your network. What will you do to ensure its performance and reliability? Is gambling with your system worth the cost, and your reputation? The answer is Taps.
Dec 5th, 2019
Prg Avx200 T Fiber Press 4800x2700px 2020 (1)
Bidirectional HDMI transport over optical fiber for long range AV extension
Semtech' AVX Series chipset delivers low-cost extension of AV signals over fiber for new classes of standalone point-to-point cable extenders, matrix switches and KVM extension devices.
Jan 9th, 2020
Wfa Alliance Flat Web Lr
Wi-Fi 6E is designated for 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6 devices
Wi-Fi 6 devices that are capable of 6 GHz operation inhabit an important portion of unlicensed spectrum that may soon be made available by regulators around the world.
Jan 7th, 2020
Award 166945 960 720
Wire & Cable Manufacturers Alliance names 2020 award recipients
The Wire & Cable Manufacturers’ Alliance, Inc. (WCMA) has announced the recipients of its 2020 Distinguished Career Award.
Jan 7th, 2020
Wifi 1721702 960 720
TP-Link expands Wi-Fi 6 product line
TP-Link's new tri-band routers, PCIe adapter and Wi-Fi 6 range extender are on display at this week's CES 2020 in Las Vegas.
Jan 6th, 2020
Iot 4085382 960 720
Dev kit enables rapid prototyping for high-volume IoT device manufacturing
At CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Flex, in collaboration with QuickLogic and Infineon, announced the availability of the FLEXino Sensor Fusion Development Kit.
Jan 6th, 2020
Analogix Times Square Diagram
Bi-directional USB-C active cable reference design unveiled
At CES 2020, Analogix has introduced Times Square Reference Design RD1011, billed as defining the industry’s first bi-directional USB-C active cable with integrated retimer technology.
Jan 6th, 2020
Montreal, Quebec skyline
Zayo announces 100G wavelength route connecting Montreal to Albany, NY
New fiber route allows customers to more directly connect from Montreal to New York City, Ashburn, New Jersey, Philly and other major cities in the northeast U.S.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Smart Home 2769210 960 720
OCF 2.1 spec standardizes smart home IoT interoperability
The Open Connectivity Foundation will demonstrate its OCF 2.1 certification and the new OCF Universal Cloud Interface-based smart home solutions at CES 2020.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Telecom Risks
5 key risks facing telecom providers
Infiniti Research's latest telecom industry risk assessment report highlights some of the biggest industry challenges and how telcos can dodge them.
Dec 27th, 2019
ADVA notes that its high-density aggregation and demarcation solution is market’s only 100G technology to meet the new industry standard.
ADVA achieves MEF 3.0 certification for 100G services
The ADVA FSP 150-XG480 is the first aggregation and demarcation device on the market to achieve MEF 3.0 certification for 100G interfaces.
Dec 23rd, 2019
KBS' Northland Center
Minnesota's KBS certified to WiredScore's Gold status for cutting-edge internet connectivity
WiredScore is the organization behind Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate that helps landlords design and promote their buildings' great digital connectivity to tenants.
Dec 23rd, 2019
1 Ku Lv2id O Jz Kf1 Ujfw K3 Fhq
Fiber Broadband Association elects new leaders
Katie Espeseth, VP of new products at broadband service provider EPB, became the association's board chair on January 1, 2020, for the year.
Dec 19th, 2019
Food 2379472 960 720
Industrial IT plant automation firm Cybertrol acquires ESE, Inc.
Both companies are Rockwell Automation Solution Partners.
Dec 18th, 2019