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Business ONT and ATA Selection Guide
# Business ONT and ATA Selection Guide
## Business Internet Speed Tiers
- 100 Meg
- 300 Meg
- 600 Meg
- 1 Gig
- 2 Gig
## ONT Selection Rules
### XGS-PON (Preferred)
- **Always use 632** regardless of speed tier
### GPON
- **Use 611** (no built-in phone capability on business GPON installs)
- If ...
ONT 622 Known Issues and Replacement with 632
## ONT 622 - Known Problematic Model
The **622 ONT** has known reliability issues and should be replaced with the **632 ONT** when encountered.
### Known Issues with 622
**10G Port Failures:**
- The 10G ports on 622 ONTs fail over time
- Most 622s will become problematic eventually
- **Complete f...
ONT 622 vs 632 - Known Issues and Replacement Policy
## ONT Model 622 - DO NOT USE
The **622 ONT is a known faulty model** and should not be used - even if the warehouse sends them.
### Known Issues with 622:
- **10G ports fail over time** - most 622s will eventually become problematic
- **Refurbed 622s are unreliable** - may not power up or won't g...
ONT Selection Guide by Network Type and Service
# ONT Selection Guide
## Residential Internet Tiers
- 100 Meg
- 300 Meg
- 1 Gig
- 2 Gig
## Network Types
### GPON
- Supports: 100 Meg, 300 Meg, 1 Gig
- **Does NOT support 2 Gig**
### XGS-PON
- Supports: All speeds (100 Meg, 300 Meg, 1 Gig, 2 Gig)
## ONT Equipment Selection
### ONT Models Overv...
ONT Signal Levels and Troubleshooting
## ONT Signal Levels
**Acceptable Range:** -10 dBm to -20 dBm
**Understanding the numbers:**
- Closer to zero = STRONGER signal (e.g., -8 dBm is strong)
- Further from zero = WEAKER signal (e.g., -25 dBm is weak)
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## Signal Too STRONG (better than -10 dBm)
**Solution:** Add an attenuator
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Residential ONT Selection Guide
# Residential ONT Selection Guide
## Internet Speed Tiers
- 100 Meg
- 300 Meg
- 1 Gig
- 2 Gig
## Network Types & Speed Capabilities
| Network Type | Supported Speeds |
|--------------|------------------|
| GPON | 100 Meg, 300 Meg, 1 Gig |
| XGS-PON | 100 Meg, 300 Meg, 1 Gig, 2 Gig |
## ONT Models...