In this list, help you to find and build 2.5Gbps ONU for your 1Gbps+ Fiber Subscription.
Main goal is to reduce bufferbloat due to flooding 1GbE Port.
Also useful for 2.5Gbps Subscriber who to want to replace stock ONU
| Stick | SoC | 2.5G Auto Neg | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2801F | RTL9601CI |
❌ | V2801F_V1.9.0-220425.tar firmware |
| TWCGPON657 | RTL9601CI |
❌ | |
| UFiber Instant | RTL9601CI |
❌ | 2500Base-X kernel support |
| DFP-34X-2C2 | RTL9601D |
✔ | Recommended, don't worry about losing access |
RTL960x has 3 different 2.5Gb Mode:
| Command | Medium | Info |
|---|---|---|
flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4 |
HiSGMII PHY | Layer 1 Transceiver |
flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 5 |
HiSGMII MAC | Layer 2 Transceiver |
flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
2500Base-X | Fiber Transceiver |
| Brand | Type | Model | 2.5Gb | Quirks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikrotik | Router | RB4011iGS+RM | ❌ | NEVER |
| Mikrotik | Router | RB5009UG+S+IN | ✔ | ROS v7.11+, Use 2.5G baseX and LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| Mikrotik | Router | CCR1036-8G-2S+ | ✔ | ROS 7.11.2, Use 2.5G baseX and LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| Mikrotik | Router | CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS | ✔ | 98PX1012, follow @stich86 tweaks |
| Mikrotik | Router | CCR2116-12G-4S+ | ✔ | flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4 @S8T8 |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS305-1G-4S+IN | ✔ | 98PX1012, follow @stich86 tweaks |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS309-1G-8S+IN | ✔ | 98DX8208, v7.11+ Use 2.5G baseX and LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS310-1G-5S-4S+IN | ✔ | 98DX226S, v7.11+ Use 2.5G baseX and LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS317-1G-16S+RM | ✔ | 98DX8216, v7.11+ Use 2.5G baseX and LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS328-24P-4S+RM | ✔ | ROS 7.11.2, Use 2.5G baseX and LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS354-48G-4S+2Q+RM | ✔ | ROS 7.9.1+, flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4 |
| Marvell | Router | MACCHIATObin | ✔ | flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 6 |
| TP-Link | Router | TL-XDR5480 | ✔ | ODI DFP-34X-2C2 as 220304 firmware |
| Dell | PCIe | BCM57810S 0Y40PH Y40PH | ✔ | Patched NVRAM, 4(HiSGMII PHY) |
| Generic | Converter | Realtek 2.5Gb Media Converter | ✔ | No tweak needed, plug and play found by @SantiagoSP |
| TP-Link | VPN Router | ER2260T | ✔ | flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4, found by @randolphling |
| TP-Link | Mesh | Deco BE85 | ❌ | No, only 1G or 10G or 2.5GBase-T |
| TP-Link | Router | Archer BE900 | ✔ | via Debug Firmware, please read this |
| TP-Link | Router | Archer BE800 | ✔ | via Debug Firmware, please read this |
| TP-Link | Router | Archer GE800 | Highly likely support, waiting answer found by nrw | |
| Asus | Router | RT-AX89X | ✔ | Enable 2.5G via beta driver |
| Asus | Router | RT-BE88U | ✔ | Auto detect by reading EEPROM Vendor Name? |
In this section for Router that has 2.5GbE WAN and LAN where need to use Media Converter for GPON ONU SFP
| Brand | Type | Model | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asus | Router/AP/Mesh | ZenWiFi Pro ET12 | 2.5GbE WAN, 2.5GbE LAN |
| Asus | Router/AP/Mesh | ZenWiFi Pro XT12 | 2.5GbE WAN, 2.5GbE LAN |
| Asus | Router | ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 PRO | 2.5GbE WAN, 10GbE LAN 2.5GbE✅ fw:3.0.0.4.388 |
| Asus | Router | ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 | 2.5GbE WAN, Dual 10GbE LAN |
| Asus | Router | RT-AX88U Pro | 2.5GbE WAN, 2.5GbE LAN |
| Asus | Router | RT-AX86U | 2.5GbE WAN, ❌ 2.5GbE LAN, speedtest can be done inside WebGUI |
| TP-Link | Router | Archer AXE300 | 2.5GbE WAN, 10GbE LAN, SFP in-capable of WAN |
| TP-Link | Router/AP/Mesh | Deco BE85 | Dual 2.5GbE & 10GbE. issue with upload speed when use 2.5G ONU |
| Qnap | Rouer/SD-WAN | QHora-301W | Dual 10/5/2.5/1 MultiGig WAN/LAN |
If you have tried or experiment Stick on other device that support or not, please tell us so we can update Device List
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