I wanted to create a new thread for discussion and updates about XGS-PON SFP ONT modules that support AT&T Fiber in the USA. So far there are not many and they are hard to obtain. FS.com is bringing one to market sometime in May or June. Details posted below. Canadian users have a different requirement that includes VEIP . Currently not all chipsets support VEIP. A Virtual UNI” (User Network Interface) is an instance of the Virtual Ethernet Interface Point (VEIP).
The two main XGS-PON Chipsets being discussed currently are:
MaxLinear PRX126(former Intel, Lantiq) - Azores WAG-D20 external ONT box uses MxL
Cortina XGS-PON (now bought by Realtek) - This one does not seem to have firmware that supports VEIP (yet). It is a less expensive chipset.
Current modules are the following:
FS.com(Fiber Store) did confirmed to me and some others through their sales reps that Fiber Store will have an XGS-PON SFP ONT module for sale soon. They said they have completed the material selection, product design, and sample testing. They are now prepping the images, contents, datasheets and so on. Perhaps a few more weeks until availability. Several of us have been asking them to bring this to market.
This FS.com module is based on the Cortina chipset. It was requested to be able to edit the MAC, Serial, Ploam, Hardware and Software versions, and Vendor ID to match the ones AT&T provides. Hopefully it will have a Web GUI in addition to SSH access. This one has not been tested yet but other Cortina based one work with AT&T. The full specs are in the image. [att=1]
Hisense has the LTF7267 XGSPON ONU Stick which is based on the Cortina chipset (these are generally cheaper like $200). http://www.hisensebroadband.com/html/products/iptv_stb/20190805_256.html
The Sellers on Taobao, list the LTF7267A-BHA+ for $350.This one is the one with the MAC and ONT. It is likely that FS.com sourced their new module from Hisense as they have done with other products. Programing and configuration instructions for this Hisense module are here. https://hack-gpon.github.io/xgs/ont-hisense-ltf7267-bha+/
ECI Networks based out of Canada lists a Custom XGS-PON SFP+ Stick Module, XGSPON ONT w/t MAC function mounted on SFP+ package. A few users have said it is an MxL based chipset. USD $295.00 SKU:EN-XGSFPP-OMAC-V2
https://ecin.ca/custom-xgs-pon-sfp-stick-module-xgspon-ont-w-t-mac-function-mounted-on-sfp-package/
It is similar to another one they list for $225 but specifies "Local Management through Telnet and Web Interface. Allow to change the MAC, and SN." Here is the link to the cheaper unit.
https://ecin.ca/xgs-pon-sfp-stick-module-xgspon-ont-w-t-mac-function-mounted-on-sfp-package/
Azores list an SFP stick the WAS-110 but not sure it's obtainable. https://azoresnetworks.com/products/was-110
There is spec sheet PDF in this like at the Azores Stie https://azoresnetworks.com/products/was-110
This one is based on the Intel PRX126 which is also labeled the Max Linear(MxL) chipset.
The Azores WAG-D20 external ONT box uses MxL(Intel) PRX321/PRX120 chips and works great for XGS-PON on both Bell Canada USA AT&T. It sells for around $120 at Baltic Networks. It's really the only unit that's been widely available for XGS-PON users. But it's an external ONT like the Nokia XS-020X-A. https://www.balticnetworks.com/products/azores-1x-10gbe-1x-2-5gbe-intel-based-xgspon-ont
There is some speculation that ECI Networks is selling the Azores WAS-110 unit as a vendor. It may be the other way around but Azores only lists a small staff in a shared office address in Richardson Texas. So it may just be a USA subsidiary for a Chinese company. Some have said that Baltic Networks is mess to work with so the SFP WAS-110 carried by ECI Networks might be the Azores one.
Regardless, there is a company called BFW Solutions out of China that seems to be the OEM of units sold from Azores and ECI Networks. BFW has the R&D facilities in two Chinese cities to produce the hardware Azores and FS.com source from. You can tell from the pictures that it's the same base hardware. Do the WAG-D20/21 and WAS-110I look familiar? ;) http://bfw-solutions.com/en/xgspon-ont
The Fine Print
This thread is to help folks find the XGS-PON units and where to buy them. Compare Chipset differences and configuration options available. Let's create a new thread for actual configuration of each vendor's module so instructions apply to that specific vendor's hardware. I think that will help with confusion like we have between the GPON Lantiq and Reaktek modules.
Seems eventually, XGS-PON will replace GPON in all markets the way GPON replaced BPON in VZW markets. VZW says they are going NG-PON2. But even Google seems to be using XGS-PON first since the ONT is cheaper than the multi wavelength one needed for NG-PON2. Besides those vendors have their own forums here. This is about AT&T Fiber. This information may not be 100% accurate. So corrections are welcome. And if you going to complain, then stop reading and go figure it out yourself. Thanks for Reading and remember," Just because you can't see the light it doesn't mean it's not there." ...unless it's the Google Fiber box in his front yard he thinks...then it really is not there.
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