SFP for FTTH

[Gaub]

It seems like FTTH connections usually require a "modem" or terminal to convert the fiber to twisted pair Ethernet. I was wondering if it was possible to use an SFP/SFP+ Ethernet port with a transceiver on a NIC and a server running routing software (e.g. Pfsense) to directly receive the fiber WAN connection and route it and if any of you were doing it.

[brwainer]

Depends on the ISP and the type of equipment they have on the other end. If it's standard 1000Base-X, 1000Base-SX, or 1000Nase-LX then you can probably use an SFP. But many ISPs use a non-standard system because they carry both ethernet, telephone, and QAM (encrypted digital video) traffic on the same fiber but in different methods, that have to be seperated out by the ONT. Verizon FIOS works this way.

[Gaub]

Yeah, researched a bit more and it seems some ISP's use Ethernet and some use GPON. I did find this device but support is pretty much a mystery, especially on NIC's:

https://www.finisar.com/optical-transceivers/ftgn2117p2txn

[Gaub]

Just found this thread on a different forum: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/192-bell-aliant-home-phone-internet-iptv/271185-gpon-sfp-stick.html It answers the question with the provider that is available in my region. Just posting this so people here know it's possible, it just needs some tinkering with vlans.