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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2009
Mark R. Biegert, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Steven P. Buska, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Mark R. Biegert, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Steven P. Buska, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Calix, Inc., Petaluma, CA (US);
Abstract
This disclosure describes ONT-based management of micronodes in an RFOG network. A micronode is configured to permit remote management via an ONT in an optical network. An optical networking protocol, such as a PON protocol, may be used to exchange information with an ONT for management of the micronode. Management may include configuration and monitoring of the micronode. The micronode may have a management interface that supports remote configuration and monitoring via an ONT coupled to the management interface. An operator may use the ONT as a management terminal for the micronode. The ONT may permit an operator to effectively manage micronodes, and also may offer a ready upgrade path to provide optical networking services such as PON services to a subscriber when the operator is ready to upgrade its CO equipment and CPE.