… the first generation of PON in terms … next generation stage 1 PON (NG-PON1). Additionally,
the main objective of this study is to review the technologies proposed for the next generation …

… future. We review the current existing technologies, mainly in terms of the physical layer and
higher media access control … in optical network fault management, resource allocation, and …

… bridging the ultra-fast optical buses with the increasingly utilized wireless connectivity systems
[5] and as a cost effective paradigm for extended range passive optical-wireless networks. …

… arise when using TDM-based networks, such as passive optical networks (PONs) or OTNs.
… protocol (LLDP), and the Ethernet media access control (MAC) needs to be instructed to hold …

… from different aspects such as PON and MEC configurations, resource allocation across
heterogeneous network segments, and complementary technologies such as machine learning …

… passive optical network (PON) to simplify the overall network, reduce the network latency,
and improve the network … More specifically, coordination in the media access control (MAC) …

… been underway to develop a new generation of passive optical networks led by FSAN together
… are achieved by OFDM, and in the upstream direction, multiple access control is applied. …

… processing function and resource allocation/scheduling. … layer, media access control (MAC)
layer and radio link control (… on the next generation of broadband optical access systems. …

… ABSTRACT The most important challenge in an Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON)
is bandwidth allocation. This is because it is a mandatory service to satisfy the end users’ …

… as the next generation Ethernet passive optical network is … to utilize a common broadband
access system for provisioning of … media access control (MAC) address as shown in Fig. 4 [31]. …