This paper describes the design and implementation of an OpenFlow software defined
network (SDN) agent that manages and configures 10-gigabit-capable symmetric passive …

Passive optical networks (PON) have become a promising solution for accessing networks
because of the advantages they offer, such as high efficiency, security, and cost reduction …

The combination of software-defined networking (SDN) and optics, ie, a software-defined
optical network (SDON), offers combined benefits that include flexible SDN control and large …

The current wide deployment of PON (Passive Optical Network) technologies implies that
there is a wide variety of PON devices causing incompatibility problems when configuring …

Abstract Passive Optical Network (PON) elements such as Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and
Optical Network Units (ONUs) are currently managed by inflexible legacy network …

Software-defined networking (SDN) enables programmable SDN control and management
functions at a number of layers, allowing applications to control network resources or …

Passive optical network (PON) are often managed by non-flexible, proprietary network
management systems. Software defined networking (SDN) opens the way for a more …

A SDN-based XG-PON1 Network Architecture is proposed. A XG-PON1 includes many
management technologies that is ONU Management, DHCP Server Management, AAA …

The enhanced capacity of optical networks is a significant advantage within the global
telecommunications industry. Optical networks provides transmission of information over …

The integration of Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies in Passive Optical
Networks (PONs) would provide great advantages to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and …