Medium access control (MAC) is one of the most crucial issues in Ethernet passive optical
networks (EPONs). To prevent data of different optical network units (ONUs) from collision in …

Closed form mathematical expressions of network parameters such as the mean packet
delay are useful for evaluating the communication network performance in the design …

Ethernet passive optical networks (PONs) are an emerging access network technology that
provides a low‐cost method of deploying optical access lines between a carrier's central …

This article surveys various solutions proposed to date to support quality of service in
EPONs. Namely, we overview the inter-and intra-ONU scheduling solutions and argue, and …

Bandwidth allocation is one of the critical issues in Ethernet passive optical networks
(EPONs). To achieve good network performance and thus provide guaranteed network …

Ethernet-based passive optical networks (EPON) are being considered as the best
candidates for the next generation broadband access networks. Several algorithms for …

As an alternative solution to provide the quality of services (QoS) for broadband access over
Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON), we present the usage of MAC control message …

Abstract Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) is viewed by many as an attractive
solution to the first mile problem. With the rapidly increasing number of user application, the …

We compile and classify the research work conducted for Ethernet passive optical networks.
We examine PON architectures and dynamic bandwidth allocation algorithms. Our …

The Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) is a reliable cost effective, high bit-rate point-to-
multipoint optical access network. With new applications and services that emerged in last …