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XGS-ONU-25-20NI on Proximus Fiber

2024-11-03 2 min read Wiki Bart Matterne

FS.com XGS-ONU-25-20NI (XGS-GPON) on Proximus (BE) / KPN (NL)

This guide explains how to use the XGS-ONU-25-20NI XGS-GPON SFP+ ONU module from FS.com with:

  • Proximus Fiber (Belgium)
  • KPN Fiber (The Netherlands)

I originally posted this guide in Dutch, but since clear English instructions are hard to find, this README provides a complete step-by-step explanation.

Update 2026: The procedure has been simplified.


⚠️ Disclaimer

This guide describes advanced configuration steps.
Proceed at your own risk. You are responsible for any changes made to your equipment.


πŸ“¦ Requirements

  • FS.com XGS-ONU-25-20NI module
  • SFP+ compatible router or SFP+ adapter
  • Active fiber connection
  • Login credentials from FS.com

πŸ”‘ Step 1 β€” Obtain ONU Credentials

After ordering the module, contact your FS.com representative and request:

  • Username
  • Password

The username is also the GPON Serial Number (SN).

You will need this serial number when registering the module with your ISP.


πŸ“ Step 2 β€” Register the Module (Proximus)

Log in to MyProximus and navigate to:

  β†’ Products
  β†’ Internet XXXX Fiber
  β†’ Install your own equipment
  β†’ Register your own fiber modem

Enter the GPON serial number (the ONU username).


🌐 Step 3 β€” Connect to the ONU

The module runs a Telnet server at:

192.168.100.1

⚠️ This IP is only reachable when the fiber link is connected and active.

I used a Thunderbolt to SFP+ adaptor from QNAP connected to my laptop

Example Setup

  1. Insert the ONU into an SFP+ adapter.
  2. Connect the fiber cable.
  3. Configure your computer manually:
IP Address: 192.168.100.2
Netmask:    255.255.255.0

πŸ’» Step 4 β€” Access via Telnet

Open a terminal:

telnet 192.168.100.1

Log in using the credentials provided by FS.com.


πŸ›  Step 5 β€” Configure ETH UNI Slot to 1

Run the following commands:

ONT> enable
#ONT> system/shell
#ONT/system/shell> echo "ETH10GESLOT=1" > /mnt/rwdir/sys.cfg
#ONT/system/shell> reboot

The module will reboot with the correct configuration.


🌍 Step 6 β€” Install in Your Router

  1. Insert the ONU into your router’s SFP+ WAN port
  2. Attach your fibre cable
  3. Configure your WAN interface

Proximus Configuration

Don’t forget to use VLAN 20.


πŸ”„ Reverting the Changes

To restore the default configuration:

ONT> enable
#ONT> system/shell
#ONT/system/shell> rm /mnt/rwdir/sys.cfg
#ONT/system/shell> reboot

πŸ“š Reference

FS.com Command Manual:
https://resource.fs.com/mall/doc/20230721113630xfzpbl.pdf


βœ… Summary

  • ONU username = GPON Serial Number
  • ONU password = Get this from your FS.com rep
  • ONU management IP: 192.168.100.1 (fiber must be connected)
  • Change ETH UNI Slot to 1
  • Proximus requires VLAN 20