Passive GPON SFP module
Hi Everyone,
Writing from Germany. Just bought a TP-Link Omada ER7412-M2 router for home use.
I will connect the router via Fibre Optic cable to the service provider.
I understand from Deutsche Telekom that I need to have a passive SFP module.
From my research I would need:
TP-Link Omada compatible SFP GPON LC/APC Simplex module.
Does anyone know where i can find such a SFP module? I dont seem to find it anywhere.
Does TP-Link offer such a product?
Thanks in advance.
Callie.
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Nope.... i think you did the same purchase fault i did as well.
The ER7412-M2 seems to be not able to direcly connect the provider fiber to it because the media convertion is missing.
You need an additional media converter in front to convert the passive ONT ( fiber port ) to copper RJ45.
In this media converter is a correct fiberport or SFP modul necessary with matching wavelength RX & TX.
This port is connected with a fiber patch to the ONT.
The second port at the converter is a RJ45 copper port. This will be plug to a configured wan port at ER7412-M2.
The media converter is sometimes called a fiber modem!
There are two Fritzbox in the market with buildin converters in the SFP slot. FB5530& 5590.
If you want to exchange such provider boxes with the ER7412-M2 you have two choices.
1) use a media converter as explained
2) ask the provider to install an active fiber modem at your home. This will have an RJ45 port at the handover to you
I am disappointed about this fact, my goal was the same to direclty feed the ER7412-M2 with a fiberpatch from provider ONT (passive).
EDIT:
in my case all turned to good.
The ER7412-M2 can convert fiber media to ethernet standard at the sfp slots by default! Check my topic for troubleshooting.
What is necessary..... you need a correct SFP for your ISP and matching fiber patch cable.
Check out the ISP docu an order a matching sfp with wavelength RX & TX for the router. I used a FS Generic SFP.
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To anyone who's facing the same problem,
Make sure you have set up the port correctly to meet the 1Gbps. Auto mode may not work with certain modules.
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Hi @Camps
Thanks for posting in our business forum.
For the fiber, if you need the fiber interface, you might wanna try: https://www.tp-link.com/en/business-networking/omada-accessory-module-cable/?filterby=6407
If you need the RJ45 module, https://www.tp-link.com/en/business-networking/omada-accessory-module-cable/?filterby=6409
We don't have a dedicated GPON SFP module. You might wanna try out the modules on the market.
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Hi all,
what about the xm60a sfp module from tp link? Could this one fit inside the er7206 and make internet access possible from an isp?
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Thanks for posting in our business forum.
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Hi all,
what about the xm60a sfp module from tp link? Could this one fit inside the er7206 and make internet access possible from an isp?
Try to contact the GPON retailer you can buy. We don't have this information about the ISP-grade product.
Note that this forum does not involve ISP-grade products which is a different team responsible.
Please make sure the product you have is a Small Form-factor Pluggable. That should work.
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Nope.... i think you did the same purchase fault i did as well.
The ER7412-M2 seems to be not able to direcly connect the provider fiber to it because the media convertion is missing.
You need an additional media converter in front to convert the passive ONT ( fiber port ) to copper RJ45.
In this media converter is a correct fiberport or SFP modul necessary with matching wavelength RX & TX.
This port is connected with a fiber patch to the ONT.
The second port at the converter is a RJ45 copper port. This will be plug to a configured wan port at ER7412-M2.
The media converter is sometimes called a fiber modem!
There are two Fritzbox in the market with buildin converters in the SFP slot. FB5530& 5590.
If you want to exchange such provider boxes with the ER7412-M2 you have two choices.
1) use a media converter as explained
2) ask the provider to install an active fiber modem at your home. This will have an RJ45 port at the handover to you
I am disappointed about this fact, my goal was the same to direclty feed the ER7412-M2 with a fiberpatch from provider ONT (passive).
EDIT:
in my case all turned to good.
The ER7412-M2 can convert fiber media to ethernet standard at the sfp slots by default! Check my topic for troubleshooting.
What is necessary..... you need a correct SFP for your ISP and matching fiber patch cable.
Check out the ISP docu an order a matching sfp with wavelength RX & TX for the router. I used a FS Generic SFP.
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To anyone who's facing the same problem,
Make sure you have set up the port correctly to meet the 1Gbps. Auto mode may not work with certain modules.
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Hi, I'm trying to do the same thing (I think) and bypass my ISP provided Huawei modem/router and terminate the fibre cable directly into my ER7212PC using an SFP module. Can you provide more detail on how to choose the SFP module, and any specifics I need. I plan to buy TP-Link to ensure compatibility but the ISP is no help with details.
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as i wrote before you need a matching SFP and cable with you ISP. There are a couple of options in AON and GPON in the field.
I recommed to look for a FS module genetic for tp-link what is working for me.
All ISP must open a document with ONT specs include type, connectors and fiber wavelength RX TX.
You can also inspect the ISP device and with a bit luck you find it.
Ensure the ER7212PC can convert the fiber media to ethernet protocol.This is sometimes called a fiber modem feature.
Not all SFP slots can to it. The SPF is just a media termination. The magic happen inside device/slot ;-)
If this is not working you need a simple media converter in front of the router.
This is all what i can support you from this remote view.
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@Camps I've tried to run a XM60A module on an ER7212PC and it didn't work. I've updgraded the router firmware to the last version, but I have the same problem always: There is not a GUI to config a PON connection with the XM60A. If you do this from a TPLink OLT, you will can setup your ISP IdONT, Password, and serial number, but ER7212PC doesn't offer you any option about.
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