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Top 10 Communications Design Articles of 2012

Carolyn Mathas

12/20/2012 2:13 PM EST

Slideshow: The Top 10 CommsDesign Articles of 2012--Page 5

#6 – EPON vs. GPON: A practical comparison



Perhaps the most dramatic distinction between the two protocols is a marked difference in architectural approach. GPON provides three Layer 2 networks: ATM for voice, Ethernet for data, and proprietary encapsulation for voice. EPON, on the other hand, employs a single Layer 2 network that uses IP to carry data, voice, and video.




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