MikroTik GPEN11 User Manual

GPEN (Gigabit Passive Ethernet Network)

Concept

Cut costs, not speed – forget about the expensive GPON!

This is the cheapest way for any ISP to deliver high-speed internet to individual apartments.

GPEN Concept

MikroTik GPEN concept can replace any existing or future GPON solution. It provides all the benefits of

GPON, but utilizes well-proven, simple and inexpensive Ethernet solutions.

GPEN doesn’t require expensive GPON OLT equipment in your
server rooms, just a regular switch port!

Similar to GPON, GPEN solution will require clients to provide power, but instead of powering GPON’s

ONT device, power will be used for extending the Ethernet cable (with our GPeR devices) and powering

the netPower device. That is the GPEN analogue of GPON Passive optical splitters – netPower provides

additional functionality and possibilities.

And the best part of this technology – it give you all the flexibility for a fraction of the price. You can

connect netPower to your server room by Ethernet, Active optical line or use it to power one end of point-

to point backbone wireless link. GPEN – the evolution of GPON done right!

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GPEN Concept

GPEN11

The GPEN11 is a power injector that can power your uplink devices via PoE. It is part of the GPEN (Gigabit

Passive Ethernet Network) concept, which aims to replace GPON installations with lower cost and more

easy to deploy Ethernet alternative.

It also has a designated
space for an ISP sticker on the
front. Sticker size: 66 x 25 mm
(2,5 x 1 Inches).

GPEN11 can be mounted inside customer premises, next to the wireless router which provides connectivity

to the users. The GPEN11 itself will then power the ISP router, whether it is an outdoor wireless unit

mounted on the roof or a network switch somewhere in the building. The GPEN unit can be securely

attached to a wall or the communications cabinet. The Ethernet cable can be routed either directly

through its bottom cable opening or into the wall, as preferred.

Specifications

Product code GPEN11

Number of 1 GbE Ethernet ports 2

Number of DC inputs 1

PoE-out Yes, Passive PoE

Supported input voltage 12 - 57 V

Dimensions 92 x 104 x 24 mm

Operating temperature -40°C to +70°C tested

Included parts

Screw kit

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