2 4 WISPAPALOOZA SHOW I OCTOBER 9 – 12, 2023 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 2 L Z OO 2023 MikroTik Reforms Fiber Deployment, Unveils Unique Solution MikroTik, an innovator in networking solutions, is disrupting industry norms with a revolutionary approach that defies the status quo. Traditionally, the industry benchmarks for fiberto-the-premises (FTTP) electronics costs hover around the $500 per subscriber mark, sparking debates around what constitutes a “good deal.” But as industry insiders know, challenging conventions can often lead to game-changing breakthroughs. In a conversation between Marc Perea, founder of RemoteWinBox, and a RemoteWinBox customer, an intriguing question arose: Could the industry do better than $500 per subscriber? Could MikroTik present a more cost-effective alternative? The mission was clear: to engineer a solution that meets and exceeds industry standards while maintaining cost efficiency. The requirements were to deliver lightning fast Wi-Fi6 speeds of up to 1 Gig over Wi-Fi, encompassing an access point (AP), fiber unit on-premises, and a fiber aggregation, mechanism. Steering clear of conventional passive optical networking (PON), Perea turned his attention to the capabilities of active Ethernet (AE) technology. AE offered scalability, ease of expansion, and dedicated bandwidth – attributes that set it apart from PON solutions. The proposed solution hinged on a strategic combination of MikroTik devices: the CRS-32624S+-2Q-RM switch for aggregation, the L009 for customer premises fiber termination and the HAP-AX3 for Wi-Fi6 within the unit. This blend promised each subscriber a slice of 2.5Gbps bandwidth, complemented by the latest Wi-Fi6 MikroTik AP. The results of this approach were astounding. A cost breakdown for a 120-subscriber setup unveiled a staggering proposition: The grand total – $293 per customer – all without factoring in the potential of SFP+ upgrades. With these findings, a new chapter in costefficient fiber deployment began to unfold. Collaborating with MikroTik consultant Dennis Burgess, owner of LinkTechs, the model was refined. The vision saw the introduction of the CRS-328-4C20S-4S+RM aggregation switch, the RBFTC11 for fiber customer termination and the HAP AX2 WiFi6 Access Point. The recalculated cost breakdown for a 105-subscriber setup was revolutionary: The result? An industry-shaking $204 per customer – an unmatched feat that includes all optics. Even more remarkable is the scalability inherent in the AE approach. It allows for seamless upgrades to 10Gbps, whether for one or multiple customers, setting a standard for network flexibility. Unlike PON, this architecture remains futureproof, enabling swift transitions to 25Gbps, 40Gbps, or even 100Gbps – all while maintaining cost efficiency. It’s not just about cost savings – it’s about providing top-tier internet access at an unprecedented price point. MikroTik hardware and RemoteWinBox network management form a dynamic duo that As the industry reevaluates its benchmarks, MikroTik rewrites the rules of fiber deployment economics. Say goodbye to the $500 status quo and welcome a new era of cost-efficient connectivity. m Learn more at remotewinbox. com/MikroFiber or come chat with us at booth 444.
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