The user endpoint in a GPON system is the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or Optical Network Unit (ONU). Acting as a specialized modem, it converts optical signals into electrical ones at the user's location, enabling broadband access for devices like WiFi, TVs, and desktops. This document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions. The. Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) is a point-to-multipoint (P2MP) network that uses a combination of active transmission equipment and passive cable components to provide network connectivity to end user devices.