Passive optical LAN is a GPON-based technology that creates a very cost-effective LAN with virtually unlimited capabilities. Following the FTTH trend to deliver more bandwidth to consumers, this new technology promises to provide more capacity, more services and future-proof. ◦ Enable end users and partners familiar with traditional Ethernet LANs to understand Passive Optical Networks (PONs) ◦ Explain Cisco's and Panduit's position on PONs ◦ Describe PON components, application standards, considerations and guidance, and specification requirements ◦ Design ◦ Cabling ●. Optical local area networks (Optical LANs) provide value to enterprises without forcing them to alter how they do business, while existing services provided by their networks remain the same with no change to core and end devices connected. In essence, a PON is a fiber-optic system that delivers data from a single source to multiple endpoints using only. Passive Optical Networks Explained If you work with modern broadband or enterprise infrastructure, you've likely heard the term PON and wondered, “Exactly what is PON and why does it matter to me?” A passive optical network (PON) is a fiber‑based access network that uses unpowered optical. This paper will review standards and market trends around passive optical LAN (POL).