1. Identify and briefly discuss the advantage(s) of PONs compared to traditional (active) point-to-point optical networks.

2. Describe and differentiate between the following types of PONs:

ATM/Broadband PONs

Ethernet PONs

Gigabit PONs

Wavelength Division Multiplexing PONs

3. List the advantages and disadvantages of Ethernet PONs.

4. The two major organizations involved in FTTx standards are the Full Service Access Network (FSAN) coalition and the IEEE 802.3ah task force.

 Briefly discuss each organization and identify the PON standard(s) they have developed.

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