AON vs PON: Understanding the Differences in Optical
Understanding the key differences between AON and PON is crucial for network architects, service providers, and businesses investing in future-proof
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A passive optical network (PON) is a fiber-optic telecommunications network that uses only unpowered devices to carry signals, as opposed to electronic equipment. In practice, PONs are typically used for the last mile between Internet service providers (ISP) and their customers. A PON takes advantage of (WDM), using one wavelength for downstream traffic and another for upstream traffic on a (ITU-T, typically OS2).
