The home gateway and Wi-Fi features of the 836GE RSG are as comprehensive as any consumer-grade devices, but with the full management capabilities and robust reliability of carrier-grade product.

In addition to full 700GE ONT functionality, the 836GE features:

• Selectable 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi with internal 2X2 MIMO spatial diversity antennas
• Four totally flexible gigabit Ethernet ports – which can be provisioned to operate independently or in a full bridged mode, to support IPTV and data services as well as whole home DVR deployments
• A consumer-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) that makes it simple for consumers to set up
• A second GUI visible only to the service provider for remote provisioning and troubleshooting
• Support for both DHCP and PPPoE activation as well as a variety of security features and filters as part of its firewall
• Operation as either a router or a bridge, if the consumer chooses to use their own router

The 836GE RSG can play a key role in business transformation for service providers because it:

• Reduces both capital and operational expenses -- for example, by eliminating the need for separate residential gateway or Wi-Fi home router.
• Reduces the time and resources dedicated to home network wiring, management, and maintenance.
• Enables new revenue opportunities.

• ITU-T GPON and IEEE AE compliant
• 2.5 Gbps GPON and 1.0 Gbps AE, with auto-detect optics enabling a seamless transition
• Home gateway:
  • Layer 2 and 3 switching and routing
  • DHCP and PPPoE network connections
  • Network Access Translation (NAT)
  • configurable IP address schemes, subnets, static-IP addresses
  • DNS server
  • Flexible firewall and security features
  • Selectable forwarding, filtering, and blocking policies
  • Parental controls, time of day usage
• Wireless:
  • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, selectable dual-band
  • 802.11n certified, 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • WPA/WPA2
  • WPS push-button
  • WEP 64/128 bit encryption
  • Four SSID support with factory default SSID
  • MAC filtering
• Voice lines:
  • 2 X FXS ports, ANSI and ETSI
  • Carrier grade SIP, H.248, MGCP VOIP
  • TDM GR-303/TR-08 mode II/GR-57 voice services
• Gigabit Ethernet (GE) interfaces:
  • 4 X 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Provisionable as independent ports or bridged
  • Symmetrical line rates, downstream and upstream
• Traffic management and quality of service (QOS):
  • Multiple 802.1Q VLAN support
  • 802.1p and DiffServ service prioritization
  • Q-in-Q tagging
  • Per-port rate shaping
• Gateway management:
  • TR-069
  • Local home gateway GUI, access provisionable
  • Remote WAN side GUI access
• Mounting options:
  • Wall mount, desktop, and structured wiring enclosure.
  • Optional fiber management assembly

By combining the 836GE RSG with Consumer Connect, service providers get a 24/7 virtual technician in the home. Consumer Connect, part of the Compass suite of applications, is cloud-based software that integrates with customer premises devices via TR-069 to remotely activate and manage broadband devices within home networks.

IP applications – sensitive to latency and jitter – are proliferating throughout the home. Service providers are thus facing greater challenges in troubleshooting and ensuring service delivery quality. The combination of the 836GE RSG and the Consumer Connect application can serve as a 24/7 virtual technician in subscribers' homes, allowing the service provider to manage and troubleshoot the home network all the way to the subscriber's IP device. With this powerful solution set, service providers can keep their customers happier and differentiate themselves from the competition.