The Access Work Area focuses on developing technical specifications and test plans that deliver multi-vendor interoperability for last mile broadband deployments across access network technologies such as fiber, copper, and wireless networks (HS-PON, XGS-PON, 25GS, NG-PON, Gfast, etc.).
In Progress:
The Access Architecture and Framework Project Stream has started a new project: WT-523 ‘Architecture and Requirements for Fiber and Multi-tenant Fixed Wireless Access Extension.’ The specification will focus on describing the architecture and requirements for extending the fiber or multi-tenant wireless access to reach each apartment within an Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) using MoCA Access over existing point-to-point or point-to-multipoint coaxial cable.
The project stream also reviewed several energy saving contributions into WT-280 PON requirements, which generated good discussions and encouraged continued collaboration in this area.
The Access Interoperability and Test Project Stream continued work on PON and MoCA Access test plans:
- WT-255 OLT-ONT Interoperability Test Plan contributions were reviewed.
- WT-309 PON TC Layer Test Plan contributions were reviewed.
- WT-423 PON PMD Test Plan Straw Ballot resolution was completed and will be prepared for Final Ballot in the future.
- WT-500 MoCA Test Plan contributions were reviewed.
The Access Management Project Stream continued to work on PON contributions, specifically:
- WT-385 PON YANG contributions were reviewed.
- WT-489 ONU Authentication contributions were reviewed.
The project stream deferred WT-505 ONU Management at Scale and WT-496 MoCA YANG contributions for a future meeting.
Access Work Area held two brainstorming sessions on improvements to BBF PON certification and power saving/sustainability during the Spring 2025 Meeting, with a further session on security set to take place at the Summer 2025 Meeting in Munich.
Events:
Access is involved in a number of PON plugfests for XGS, 25GS, and HSP PON systems taking place this year:
- A successful PON Plugfest was held with AT&T Labs and LANPARK in February, with testing taking place on 25GS-PON TC and OMCI, and HSP TC Layer.
- A PON Plugfest will be held on July 7-11 in LANPARK’s testing facility in France. The scope of the plugfest will be discussed in the interim before the Summer 2025 Meeting.
- A PON Plugfest will be held on October 6-10 in UNH-IOL’s testing facility in Durham, New Hampshire. The scope will be discussed after the Summer plugfest in France.
For more on the Access Work Area’s ongoing projects, please see: https://wiki.broadband-forum.org/display/BBF/Access+Work+Area.