BPI R4 Zaram Transceiver problem

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I have a weird problem. In the Netherlands we have KPN as ISP
To make things work with KPN i need a Sfp+ module with ONT integrated.
There are 3 Sfp+ transceivers that are known to work for this ISP.
1> fritzbox sfp.. but that only works with a Fritzbox
2> Zaram transceiver with KPN firmware..
3> FS with ONT

I bought the Zaram transceiver. but it is not recognized by the BPI R4
Not at all. It is Sfp+ so it should be recognized..
The transceiver works in other devices, just not in de BPI R4

Anyone else with this weird problem ?

2

The driver for the Zaram ZXOS11NPI XGS-PON ONU SFP+ module is the ltq-ifxos driver in the Linux kernel. This driver supports the ZX300 SoC used in the module.

i tried to find the kmods for it but appearantly they are all gone ?

3

The driver is limited to few arches, if you build for pc or rasberry and it works go ahead with PR?

What is in ubus call system board ?

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root@OpenWrt:/dev# ubus call system board
{
        "kernel": "6.6.71",
        "hostname": "OpenWrt",
        "system": "ARMv8 Processor rev 0",
        "model": "Bananapi BPI-R4",
        "board_name": "bananapi,bpi-r4",
        "rootfs_type": "squashfs",
        "release": {
                "distribution": "OpenWrt",
                "version": "SNAPSHOT",
                "revision": "r28629-99431e3150",
                "target": "mediatek/filogic",
                "description": "OpenWrt SNAPSHOT r28629-99431e3150",
                "builddate": "1737232753"
        }

I,m testing the module today with internet..  
ill let you know.
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Module is fully functional and working great i.c.m KPN in the netherlands.
speeds are around 4 Gbit up and down.

Speeds and reliability are pretty good

6

Nice, want to make a PR?

7

I have to decline :slight_smile:

i have no idea what and how etc etc. I,m pretty sure there are enough young and ambitious men and women on this forum that can easely do that

8

Easily like move to Netherlands, get an internet connection and test the module?

9

haha,, i,m old.. and frankly even posting on forums like this is something i rarely do..

10

You can also fill GH issue, stating how you tested, what source patch you applied etc. Will be a bit slower but ultimately will result in kmod package.

12

Good liuck with that