GPON routers: characteristics, connection, settings

Fiber-optic communication has recently not been in demand and was considered a kind of luxury. Now, at the expense of GPON routers, this problem began to be solved. In just a small amount, many providers are ready to provide a fiber-optic network for any room: an apartment or an office.

How does the router work?

Due to GPON networks that are passive, the router has a traffic speed of no more than 2.5 Gbps, which is considered a pretty high indicator for a typical Internet user. All applications and resources with this signaling operate at lightning speed. That's why many users want to purchase this type of router. Unfortunately, most of the owners eventually face a lot of problems, which we'll talk about further.

Disadvantages of the models

All providers can supply their users not only the Internet, but also modems, which will ensure reception of the signal at the best level. But practically all of them have a serious drawback. Routers do not support work with a wireless WiFi network. GPON routers are often issued with such a disadvantage, so, as a rule, such a problem is encountered by many. The differences between models are in name and appearance.

Of course, you can find modems that work with the wireless module, but they are much more expensive. Moreover, it is simply not profitable for providers to use them. Each subscriber wants the maximum speed with minimal costs, so it will be more profitable to work with the option offered by the Internet company.

MGTS GPON routers

Ideally, in such a situation it is better to use a MGTS router. It is a universal device that combines several devices at once. This is a modem such as GPON, a NAT router, a 4-port switch, an access point, and a Voip gateway.

What does the user get from the use of the MGTS device? He can not only work with the Internet at great speed, but also create an access point.

Configuring the GPON Router

Routers such as MGTS operate on roughly the same principles, so they are configured easily and similarly, even if they are from different manufacturers. The only differences that a consumer may encounter are the different interface and the name of the menu.

As already mentioned above, GPON modems are one of the fastest variants, so they need to be properly configured. First, you need to connect the device with a twisted pair (it, as a rule, comes bundled) to the computer. Then go to the control panel, before logging on to the network address 192.168.1.1. It is also written on the device itself and on the box. A menu will open in which to enter your login and password. They are identical - the word admin.

Not all MGTS GPON routers support the interface in Russian. Therefore, often you either have to install another firmware immediately or change the parameters in English.

Immediately need to change the password from the modem MGTS GPON. To do this, go to the "Administration" section, there will be the "Administrator" menu. Login and account name, unfortunately, can not be changed, password is allowed. It should be done for security reasons. The owner will see the line "Old password", in which he needs to enter a combination of letters, as well as two subsequent ones that are already responsible for the new code. Then click on "Send". The device will automatically reboot. The user will need to log into the control panel again with a new password.

In order to work with a wireless connection, go to the "Networks" menu. Further in the column "Select SSID" you must enter the number of networks. To activate the wireless signal mode, check the "Enable SSID" entry. Maximum connection to the network should be specified in the column "Maximum of clients". Next, the owner should pay attention to the column "Name", which indicates the name of the access point. If you want to hide your network, then you need to activate the option "Hide SSID".

Port Configuration and Wireless Security

Everyone knows that an unconnected wireless access point is a great success for all neighbors who have problems with the Internet or devices for its distribution. What ends such gifts for all comers? The speed drops and traffic is consumed. That's why you need to put the password on your access point.

To do this, go to the "Protection" menu. There, the owner will choose the number of the network, which he plans to secure with a password. In the appropriate box you need to enter your own combination. It must have at least 8 characters. Of course, like any other password, it can only contain characters from the Latin alphabet and numbers.

When choosing encryption, it's best to install WPA2. In its work, it is almost impossible to hack an access point, of course, if the password is really complicated.

Port Forwarding

If the owner plays online games on suspicious resources and works with torrents, then he needs to make a routing of MGTS router ports of GPON. To do this, go to the section "Port Forwarding", then - in the "Applications". After that you need to enable the "Activation" button with this option and fill in all the required fields.

The only difficulty that the owner can experience is the choice of the protocol. For the right selection, you'll have to find out how the application works. If all the same difficulties do not disappear, it is better to skip a few ports at once.

Reviews

Reviews about fiber-optic communication are pretty good. Many owners notice that the connection is stable, it does not brake, it does not stop. No interference. Some consumers note problems, but they are directly related to routers.

MGTS modems have been in demand for a long time, as soon as the providers introduced the described communication technology. What do users tell about them? Do not prefer options that stand out from the rest of its value. Unfortunately, such modems quickly fail or give an unstable signal. Also they can have problems when configuring the parameters.

Ideal option are those models that are sold in the mid-price category. For home use - the very thing. They are not crammed with a large number of options and various functions that the owner simply does not need. In this case, the modem can perform basic tasks, including transferring the Internet at high speed and distributing an access point. Greater for the average person is not required.

What else can you say about these routers? They are configured quickly and easily, with no problems. Connect modems to a computer easily, even a person who has never worked with such equipment will cope with this.

In general, many advise to use MGTS routers, not the devices offered by the providers. The GPON router from Huawei is very popular.