Technical specifications
1. Product Overview
The EchoLife HG8546M is a high-performance, routing-type Optical Network Terminal (ONT) designed for FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home), FTTB, and FTTO scenarios. It integrates GPON access, wired Ethernet, VoIP, USB, and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity into a compact home gateway, delivering reliable ultra-broadband data, HD video, and VoIP services for residential and SOHO users.
2. Key Features
- GPON Standard: Compliant with ITU-T G.984
- Transmission Rate: Downstream 2.488 Gbps, Upstream 1.244 Gbps
- Wired Ports: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (GE) + 3 × Fast Ethernet (FE) auto-sensing RJ45
- VoIP: 1 × POTS (RJ11) port, supports SIP / H.248 protocols
- Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2×2 MIMO), up to 300 Mbps
- USB: 1 × USB 2.0 port for storage/printer sharing
- Management: Web GUI, OMCI, and TR-069 remote management
- Security: Firewall, NAT, MAC filtering, WPA/WPA2 encryption
- QoS & Multicast: Traffic prioritization, IGMP v2/v3 snooping (IPTV)
- Reliability: Rogue ONT detection, dual-software backup, Type B protection
- Energy Efficient: Low power consumption design
3. Technical Specifications
3.1 GPON Interface
- Standard: ITU-T G.984
- Rates: DS 2.488 Gbps / US 1.244 Gbps
- Wavelength: TX 1310 nm (upstream), RX 1490 nm (downstream)
- Connector: SC/UPC (SC/APC optional)
- Optical Class: B+
- Rx Sensitivity: ≤ -27 dBm
- Tx Power: 0 ~ +4 dBm
- Protocols: FEC, DBA (SR/NSR), OMCI
3.2 User Ports
- LAN: 1 × GE (10/100/1000M) + 3 × FE (10/100M) RJ45
- POTS: 1 × RJ11 (VoIP/T.30/T.38 Fax)
- USB: 1 × USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 2 × external antennas
- Buttons: Reset, WPS, WLAN (Wi-Fi On/Off)
- LEDs: POWER, PON, LOS, LAN1–4, TEL, WLAN, WPS
3.3 Wi-Fi Specifications
- Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4)
- Band: 2.4 GHz only
- Speed: Up to 300 Mbps
- Antennas: 2 × external 2 dBi omnidirectional antennas
- Security: WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X
- Functions: WPS, Multiple SSIDs, WMM (QoS)
3.4 Physical & Environmental
- Dimensions: 250 × 185 × 35 mm (with antennas)
- Weight: < 500 g
- Power Supply:
- Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Output: 12 V DC, 1 A
- Power Consumption: Static ≤ 3.1 W, Max ≤ 7.5 W
- Operating Temp: 0°C ~ +40°C
- Operating Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
- Storage Temp: -40°C ~ +70°C
4. Package Contents
- 1 × HG8546M ONT Unit
- 1 × 12V 1A Power Adapter
- 2 × External Wi-Fi Antennas
5. Typical Applications
- Residential FTTH high-speed internet
- HD/IPTV video streaming
- VoIP telephone & fax services
- 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi coverage
- Network storage & printer sharing (USB)
- SOHO and smart home connectivity