High-speed Internet based on a multi-gigabit network

Eltex comprehensive solution based on multi-gigabit MES switches

Description

Users are spending increasingly more time online: working remotely via VPN, managing smart homes, downloading and uploading bandwidth-intensive content, and watching 4K/8K videos. The number of connected devices per household also continues to rise.

Even with subscribers upgrading to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, data transfer speeds may still fall short of user expectations. The reason lies within the access network infrastructure. It is crucial for operators to proactively update it in order to ensure a high-quality service experience.

For providers seeking to offer subscribers a stable, high-speed internet experience, we have developed a comprehensive solution based on multi-gigabit MES switches with 2.5G ports combined with Wi-Fi 6 routers. This solution eliminates the need to replace existing cabling and will meet the needs of even the most demanding users — from online gamers to cloud-based service subscribers.

Multi-gigabit network capabilities

Solution supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 7 standards. No cabling upgrade required – data transmission is performed via existing Cat5e/Cat6 twisted pair wiring. Network easily scales to accommodate increasing loads and connections.

This solution unlocks a range of strategic advantages for providers:

Increased access network bandwidth allows providing subscribers with stable, high-speed connection and avoiding failures in high-demand areas;
Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 compatibility allows providers to introduce new high-speed service plans;
Network stability and reliability: targeted upgrades of congested nodes reduce the risk of failures and improve service quality;
Flexible scalability: providers can expand network capacity incrementally, opening up larger areas for subscriber connection.

Infrastructure is controlled via the ECCM and Eltex.ACS systems designed for server and client equipment management. They automate maintenance, accelerate introduction of new services, and allow providers to manage distributed networks more effectively.

ECCM provides centralized network management, monitoring, and accounting. It allows:

tracking device status and errors;
configuring role-based access and logging user activity;
fast deploying of configurations and updates;
discovering devices and analyzing its metrics and inventory data;
configuring key event monitoring to detect issues and resolve them.

Eltex.ACS is an auto-configuration server for subscriber devices based on TR‑069. It supports:

automatic discovery of new devices (zero-touch provisioning);
full/partial configuration of CPEs;
configuration of profiles and services based on various CPE grouping criteria;
integration with OSS for fast subscriber connection;
support for up to 100,000 devices per server, support for CPEs of different vendors;
integration with Eltex.EMS to manage the entire infrastructure via a single interface.

General solution scheme

General solution scheme

The solution is based on Eltex multi-gigabit switches that form the access layer. Customer premises are equipped with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 home routers.

Switches

Multi-gigabit MES switches provide stable traffic transmission in the access segments of provider networks. They are optimal for deploying high-speed last-mile networks and connecting end equipment with increased bandwidth requirements.

For high-loaded network segments, the MES2420B-24D multi-gigabit switch is suitable. The switch has 24 × 2.5G ports and 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports. Its bandwidth is 200 Gbps.

Eltex multi-gigabit switch range also includes the MES2410-08DP and MES2410‑08DU compact switches with 8 × 2.5G ports and 2 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports, providing a total bandwidth of up to 80 Gbps.

The MES2420B-24DP model with 24 × 2.5G ports and 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports is under development. Its total bandwidth reaches 200 Gbps. The device is to be launched in 2025. The MES2310-48DP model with 48 × 2.5G ports and 4 × 25G SFP28 uplink ports is also being designed.

Routers

We also offer using RG-5520G-Wax routers with support of Wi-Fi 6. Providers can include them in the line of their subscriber equipment. The devices ensure stable operation in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, support MU-MIMO 2x2 for simultaneous connection of multiple clients without loss of speed, and are equipped with 256 MB of RAM.