In this paper we look at evolutionary upgrade paths to Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) on an Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON). We then propose a method for providing an evolutionary upgrade to WDM in EPONs. We specifically outline an extension to the MultiPoint Control Protocol (MPCP) defined by the IEEE 802.3ah committee to allow for the evolutionary upgrade to WDM within an EPON...

One of the key challenges in next generation access networks based on Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) technology is Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) process. In this paper we have proposed ‘Parnian’, a two-stage nested-auction for dynamic bandwidth allocation management in Ethernet Passive Optical Networks. In the proposed ‘Parnian’ method, by running nested auction, based on EPON arc...