# 2.5Gb Compatibility
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

## 2.5Gb Stick
| Stick | SoC  | Note |
|-------|------|------|
| [V2801F](https://www.baudcom.com.cn/epon-gpon-onu-stick-sfp-module-with-mac-inside.html) | `RTL9601CI` | [`V2801F_V1.9.0-220425.tar`](../Firmware/V2801F/README.md) firmware |
| [TWCGPON657](https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.c0552e8d7UBYLF&id=597031866488) | `RTL9601CI` | |
| [UFiber Instant](https://store.ui.com/collections/operator-ufiber/products/uf-instant) | `RTL9601CI` | ⚠️ missing `2500Base-X` kernel support |
| [DFP-34X-2C2](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003515662920.html) | `RTL9601D` | recommended |

## 2.5Gb Mode
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   |

## SFP
| Brand    | Type   | Model                     | 2.5Gb | Quirks |
|----------|--------|---------------------------|------------|--------|
| Mikrotik | Router | RB4011iGS+RM              | ❌ | NEVER |
| Mikrotik | Router | RB5009UG+S+IN             | ✔  | Since ROS [v7.7beta4](https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=190351#p964617), Use `2.5G baseX` on ROS [v7.11+](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/discussions/223#discussioncomment-7869296) |
| MIkrotik | Router | CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS        | ✔ | `98PX1012`, [follow @stich86 tweaks](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/issues/17#issuecomment-1101435506)|
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS305-1G-4S+IN           | ✔ | [`98PX1012`](https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=185066#p929130), [follow @stich86 tweaks](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/issues/17#issuecomment-1101435506) |
| Mikrotik | Switch | CRS354-48G-4S+2Q+RM       | ✔ | ROS 7.9.1+, `flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4` |
| Mikrotik | Router | CCR2116-12G-4S+           | ✔ | `flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4` [@S8T8](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/issues/122?notification_referrer_id=NT_kwDOAB0f67I1MzMwMTg0Mjc4OjE5MDg3MTU#issuecomment-1435783070) |
| 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](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004340369253.html) | ✔ | No tweak needed, [plug and play](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/blob/main/Docs/Images/2.5G%20Media%20Converter.png) <sup>found by @SantiagoSP</sup> |
| TP-Link  | VPN Router | ER2260T               | ✔ | [`flash set LAN_SDS_MODE 4`](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/issues/17#issuecomment-1225109484), <sup>found by [@randolphling](https://github.com/randolphling)</sup>  |
| TP-Link  | Mesh       | Deco BE85             | ❌ | No, only 1G or 10G or [2.5GBase-T](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/assets/1908715/60be6f0b-b547-4604-83a9-e54e24618bd5) |
| TP-Link  | Router     | Archer BE900          | ✔ | via Debug Firmware, [please read this](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/tree/main/Firmware_Router/TP-Link/Archer%20BE900) |
| TP-Link  | Router     | Archer BE800          | ✔ | via Debug Firmware, [please read this](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/tree/main/Firmware_Router/TP-Link/Archer%20BE800) |
| TP-Link  | Router     | Archer GE800          | ⚠️ | Highly likely support, waiting answer <sup>found by [nrw](https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showuser=839762)</sup> |
| Asus     | Router     | RT-AX89X              | ✔ | [Enable 2.5G via beta driver](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/issues/191#issuecomment-1810119047) |

## Non-SFP
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-AX6000      | 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`](https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1049681/)      |
| 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](https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4925452&st=660&p=107398985&#entry107398985) |
| 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 |



# Contribute
If you have tried or experiment Stick on other device that support or not, please tell us so we can update [Device List](#device-list)

You can reply [this thread](https://github.com/Anime4000/RTL960x/issues/17) or open new issue

Thank You!