How does passive optical network works?

[neonix]

I tried to find it out on Wikipedia but I don't find the answer. How it's possible to connect 32 users to one optic hub?

[mocore]

id guess
with a splitter?
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193hOTS5xUI

[Rich]

Hi neonix
Does this help:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_optical_network#Network_elements

[gadget42]

eventually, skynet will totally eliminate single_points_of_failure as we are all assimilated into the Intergalactic Borg Confederacy(oh, did i say that out loud?)

links for your convenience:
https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites.html
https://www.starlink.com/business/direct-to-cell
https://support.apple.com/en-us/105097
https://spectrum.ieee.org/satellite-cellphone-starlink
https://www.androidauthority.com/smartphone-satellite-connectivity-3295162/
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/time-for-android-satellite-connectivity
https://www.iridium.com/blog/how-to-turn-your-cell-phone-into-a-satellite-phone/

and when you tire of the telescope and gazing outward, the microscope amazes anew:
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/photomicrography-contest-winners-showcase-beauty-at-tiny-scales/

20241023-0202am-cdt-usa-modified: added content and link

[neonix]

Hi neonix
Does this help:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_optical_network#Network_elements

No, but here are 2 pdf files that are very informative.
The mystery was solved, and the answers are splitters and timeframes.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_Optical_Network

BTW. They can create Passive Optical Network where each user has its own laser color, and users at longer distance have stronger laser power. On short distance they can use LED instead laser. There is also problem with signal injection. It can be solved by using filter that pass-throuth only specific color.