03 July 2017

Nokia claims its LAN technology outperforms traditional solutions in every key area.

Nokia has deployed its first passive optical LAN in the UK. The installation was carried out for an unnamed school in Cambridge by local systems integrator, FWD-IP.

Based on fibre optic infrastructure and GPON (gigabit passive optical network) technology, Nokia claims its passive optical LAN outperforms more traditional solutions in key areas of speed, cost and ease of use.

According to the company, the school chose its system over a traditional copper-based Ethernet LAN upgrade because of its future-proof capabilities. Nokia adds that its infrastructure provides a secure, flexible and scalable network that allows the school to significantly improve the high-speed internet and educational services it provides.

With optical fibre cabling having virtually unlimited capacity, the firm claims its solution can be easily and cost-efficiently upgraded to 10G or 40G using the same infrastructure. Nokia adds that it can provide 200 times longer coverage from a single central location than a copper-based LAN, eliminating the need for equipment closets on each floor or at every 100 meters.

The solution is capable of supporting all video, voice and data requirements over a single fibre optic cable, and has also proven to be effective in delivering a more eco-friendly solution that removes the need for additional network cabinets and IT switches.