Ont terminal with wifi function. Review and testing of the sercomm rv6699 optical modem from mgts. How to choose a router for Rostelecom for ADSL technology

The technology of passive optical networks (PON) has been used for quite a long time in the construction of networks of various sizes and purposes due to its reliability and stability. She received several branches depending on the final destination: Ethernet PON, Broadband PON and others.

Recently gPON technology began to gain momentum among users

Until recently, the development of optical networks was not so affordable due to the high cost of equipment. Recently, prices began to decline, and now "optics in every home" is becoming the best option for everyone, taking into account the other advantages of optics compared to twisted pair and other, even less reliable technologies.

The MGTS provider uses Gigabit PON, or GPON, to connect subscribers to the Internet - the most convenient and stable technology for building optical networks today.

When concluding a contract, MGTS provides GPON routers for use that are already configured for use with a specific provider. But there are times when the device is reset due to a power surge, or the settings were reset by accident, or, finally, the user may simply need to change the password to Wi-Fi.

Setting up an optical GPON router is basically similar to setting up a conventional router and consists of the following steps:

  • Login to the router control page;
  • creating a wireless access point and protecting it with a password.

Details can be found on the example of Sercomm RV-6688 GPON router

Login to the control interface

For configuration, the router is connected to the computer via the supplied cable and lan-port. There is no need to connect an optical patch cord.

The IP of the setting interface is entered in the address bar: 192.168.1.254. The default login and password are admin / admin, but if the device is flashed or configured by MGTS employees, then the mgts / mtsoao option is possible. You don't need to choose the type of connection - it is included in the router's firmware.

Configuring Wireless Points

This model, provided by the MGTS provider, supports the ability to create up to four separate wireless networks, including the guest one, which will not have access to the LAN. Before configuring, check that the DHCP server is enabled on the router. This is located in the "LAN" - "Basic parameters" section and is needed for the correct distribution of IP addresses to end devices.

Wi-Fi on a GPON router from MGTS is configured as follows:

  1. In the "Settings" menu, go to the "Wireless network" section, then to "Basic parameters";
  2. Enable the wireless network by ticking the appropriate item (or make sure it is enabled);
  3. Assign SSID - point name.

The rest of the parameters can be left unchanged. But it depends on your conditions: if other Wi-Fi routers are working nearby, you may need to select a channel with a different frequency. Also with the signal strength: if your GPON router is located at a distance from the receiving devices, then it would probably be better to select the “High” value from the list.

To install protection on the "Security" page, in the drop-down list of network identifiers, we find the name of the just created point. The rest of the parameters can be left by default, except for the password. Assign a strong password, preferably including both letters and numbers. After that, you need to save the configured configuration.

Conclusion

As you can see, setting GPON router from MGTS is no more difficult than similar actions with any other router. If you need, for example, to change the password for Wi-Fi, our instructions will help. If you haven't helped, you can always contact us in the comments for help in solving the problem.

This is due to the requirements of new services and "heavy" applications, which can only function fully with a PON connection from Rostelecom. That is why it was necessary to introduce fiber-optic technologies that meet the requirements of high-speed Internet.

This article consists of several points:

  • What is PON technology
  • Features of the PON Internet
  • Connection equipment
  • Setting up modems

PON technology from Rostelecom

The main advantage of this technology in comparison with other types of connection is high data transfer and, as a result, responsiveness of networks. Therefore, a PON connection is optimal for connecting large companies to the Internet.

Currently, the requirements for Internet speed are reaching 100 Mbps, and in the near future they will approach 1 Gbps. Only optical cables are capable of supporting such high performance. This is especially true for long distances, which, of course, exist between the provider and the user.

Service providers are already provided with FTTH (Fiber to the Home) bandwidth that is routed to the home. In this way, new buildings will serve as the basis for access networks and will be able to function for many years. Carrying out FTTH access networks is far from a cheap process that requires not only labor-intensive construction works, but also significant financial costs.

However, the development of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technology, which uses a single fiber for both inbound and outbound traffic, has greatly improved the situation. The first of fTTH networks have already moved to a newer standard where a single fiber is connected to a passive optical splitter, which in turn propagates the signal to multiple subscribers.

It was this standard that became known as PON technology, which is now actively used by Rostelecom. Thanks to this technology, the network can support 1:64 split signal from a single fiber. In addition, Rostelecom's PON technologies allow subscribers to use without the use of IP set-top boxes.

Advantages of the Internet using PON technology from Rostelecom

The most significant advantage of PON Internet from Rostelecom is that, using inexpensive optical splitters, common fiber provides a network of many users. But it should be remembered that such separators maintain network responsiveness with up to 64 users. Thus, this technology is of interest not only to subscribers, but also to service providers who want to replace somewhat outdated copper networks.


The features of PON networks, which can also be called pluses, are:

  • absence of electromagnetic interference, since there is no need to use active equipment directly in the access network;
  • reduction of fiber and equipment in the central office.

PON equipment from Rostelecom provides high bandwidth and supports double allocation ratio. This means that with 64-lane allocation, each user will get a fairly large connection bandwidth, about 35 Mbps. If the provider uses lower allocation ratios, for example, 16 or 32, subscribers will get even more bandwidth. Thanks to the efficient use of the PON standard bandwidth, subscribers are provided with a high data transfer rate. In addition, this technology makes it possible to use not only high speed internetbut also multiservice services such as video, voice, data.

What modems are suitable for connecting PON from Rostelecom

GPON technology is an industry-wide interchangeable standard. This indicates that PON modems from any manufacturer will work correctly with devices such as ONTs.


This, in turn, affects the reduction in the cost of equipment and enables providers to offer subscribers the most favorable tariffs for services. It is also important to note that the updated technology based on XGPON standards increases network performance up to 10 Gbps, while maintaining backward compatibility with already deployed networks.

How to set up equipment

As a rule, PON equipment from Rostelecom does not need to be carefully configured, since all the necessary parameters have already been entered by the provider. But in some models of Wi-Fi router with PON technology, it will be necessary to configure the wireless network configuration and set the connection parameters. These parameters include the username and password of a PPPoE user, which Rostelecom provides to the subscriber upon concluding an agreement.


If, after correctly entering all the necessary parameters, the PON indicator on the equipment is red, we recommend that you contact the Rostelecom customer support service with this problem.

If you still have questions about this technology, we recommend watching this video.

Rostelecom and PON technology in Vologda video

PON technology involves the transmission of data in the form of pulses of light through a fiber optic cable. Laptops, computers and wireless devices connected to the WiFi network do not have a built-in optical decoding module. Therefore, to work with providers of the FTTH system (optical fiber to the house / apartment), special equipment is required.

An optical signal can be converted to electrical using a media converter. At its input there is an SC / LC connector or a paired SFP with TX and RX ports. The converted signal is sent to the RJ-45 port, through which a router or other network device can be connected using an Ethernet cable. A less common way to connect home devices via PON requires an ONU / ONT subscriber terminal. This article provides a rating best models such devices that combine the functions of a router and a media converter.

5th place in the rating: Eltex NTU-2W

Router NTU-2W is a good budget subscriber terminal with wiFi support and built-in IPTV functions. This model is best suited for a small apartment. It has only two LAN ports and is not equipped with high gain external WiFi antennas. However, the high reliability, low price of Eltex NTU-2W, the presence of a USB port and a gigabit Ethernet connector make you pay attention to this device.

A noticeable drawback of NTU-2W is that WiFi only works in the 2.4 GHz band. Of course, not all portable devices support data rates exceeding 300 Mbps (the limit for 802.11 b / g / n). But having a 5GHz network could not only increase the bandwidth limit of WiFi, but it could also improve signal strength. This is due to the fact that most of the surrounding wireless equipment in neighboring apartments operates at 2.4 GHz, and therefore can interfere with crossing channels.

Unfortunately, there is only one Gigabit Ethernet port on this router. The second LAN port is Fast Ethernet, with a maximum bandwidth of 100 Mbps. When using a high-speed Internet connection (if real speed from the provider exceeds 100 Mbit / s), it is advisable to use the 100 Mbit / s connector to connect IPTV, and connect the computer through a faster port.

4th place in the rating: ZTE F660

Router with 4 RJ-45 LAN ports and two RJ-11 phone jacks. The speed of receiving information via the optical interface is up to 2.488 Gb / s, the speed of sending is up to 1.244 Gb / s. Supports up to 4 WiFi networks with different SSIDs operating at 2.4 GHz. Despite the theoretical possibility of connecting up to 128 clients to each of them, in practice the parameters of the device are insufficient to serve a large office network. ZTE F660 is suitable for installation in an apartment or small office.

This router also has a USB port that can be used to connect a printer, USB stick or external hard drive. The connected drives are accessed through a file server or network media library. This router model has built-in PON auto-diagnostics functions to maintain a stable optical link. The wireless network on the ZTE F660 also works flawlessly.

Note! Most devices of this model on russian market have limited MGTS firmware. To use on another provider's network or access all factory functions, it is recommended to purchase a global version of the router or change the firmware.

3rd place in the rating: Huawei EchoLife HG8247H

Unlike the two previous models in this rating, the Huawei HG8247H optical terminal is equipped with two omnidirectional antennas and a CATV connector for connecting cable TV... One of the official router suppliers is the Rostelecom provider. The device has an unusual arrangement of the SC optical connector. The cable is wound through a hole and a special channel on the bottom of the router, after which it is connected to the connector on the bottom panel. This scheme protects fiber optic cable from refraction and hides the long connector.

The router ranks high in the ranking due to its uptime and many features. There are ventilation holes on all sides of the case, which reduce the heating of the board. All connectors are located on the back. HG8247H provides Internet access via Ethernet and WiFi, the ability to use digital television IPTV and VoIP Internet telephony. A built-in firewall protects the local network from unauthorized access and slowdown attacks.

Important! EchoLife HG8247H software provides dynamic power control. The power consumption of the router varies from 7.5 to 18 W, depending on the current load.

2nd place in the rating: Sercomm RV6688BCM

On the territory of Russia, a branded model of this router from the MGTS provider is most often found. Along with ZTE and Huawei, the Sercomm router is supplied by the provider for free use with the right to purchase. At the same time, some of the advanced settings in the RV6688BCM web interface are hidden in the firmware from the provider. To obtain administrative access, you must contact technical support MGTS. Main characteristics of the PON module:

  • Receive speed (Rx): 2.488 Gbps;
  • Upload speed (Tx): 1.244 Gbps;
  • Connector: SC / APC;
  • Maximum distance from provider equipment: 20 km.
  • Standard used: ITU-T G.984.2 CLASS B +.

A convenient feature of the model is the presence of a "Battery" connector for backup power supply of the telephone line. If landline phone connected through a router, the connection will remain even after a power outage in the apartment. On the rear panel there are two USB 2.0 ports, making it possible to simultaneously connect an external storage device and a printer. The disadvantages of the device include large dimensions and the absence of external antennas.

1st place in the rating: TP-Link TX-VG1530

Universal router with two RJ-11 inputs for IP telephony, USB port and 4 LAN ports with throughput up to 1000 Mbps. The TX-VG1530 has two 5dBi antennas. Software This model of TP-Link router supports OMCI remote management interface, NAT and SPI firewalls. The device has a wide range of VoIP functions:

  • Caller ID;
  • Call waiting and holding;
  • Automatic detection of voice activity;
  • Call forwarding;
  • Conferences with several participants;
  • Answering machine.

Advice! The flash drive or external HDD connected to this router model can be used as storage for the voicemail server.

Summing up

The editorial staff of WiNetwork magazine recommends the TP-Link TX-VG1530 router for use in apartments connected to the Internet using PON technology. The price of the router is fully consistent with its quality and functionality. Gigabit ports allow you to organize data exchange in home network and high speed Internet access. Powerful antennas provide stable wireless performance and wide WiFi coverage.

Registration of an application on the website:

You can place an application. The day before the date of arrival of the master specified by you, our employee will call you to confirm the application and clarify the time of arrival. Having come to you, the wizard will set up Internet access and sign all the necessary documents.

Call to the Unified Contact Center:

We draw your attention to the need to leave a contact number mobile phone for prompt communication with you.

Sales and service centers:

We draw your attention to the need to leave a contact mobile phone number for prompt communication with you.

You can refuse to call the master, get a modem and connect it yourself (if you have the appropriate skills).

Modem complete set:

The package of the modem includes the following minimum set of components (for the ZTE 831 AII and ZTE 831 CII modems), which are subject to the terms of free connection:
- ADSL modem;
- Power Supply;
- splitter;
- 1 Ethernet cable 1–1.5 m long;
- 1 USB cable 1–1.5 m long (for some models);
- 2 telephone cables 1–1.5 m long;
- CD with drivers and user manual.

Delivery of equipment by courier:

If you don't need a wizard to connect the service, you just need to send us an application for connecting the service and get an ADSL modem using courier delivery anywhere in Moscow and Zelenograd! The courier will deliver the contract and equipment to you at any time convenient for you at the address indicated by you.

After that, you just need to connect the device to a computer and a 220V network, the process of installing equipment and activating Internet access will take place automatically (when connected via tariff plan 1 Mbps, the modem is provided not pre-configured. Required self-tuning modem).

Free connection:

Free works:
- connecting the modem to a telephone socket using the splitter supplied with the modem;
- connecting the modem to a computer using a cable and the Internet, which is included with the modem;
- connecting the modem to the computer using the USB cable supplied with the modem (at the user's request, for some modems);
- configuring the modem in Bridge or Router mode;
- setting up a modem operating in Router mode to issue IP addresses to a computer via DHCP, which allows you to connect several computers without additional customization modem;
- setting up a computer to work with the installed modem (setting up automatic receipt of IP addresses from the modem, setting up Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera software).