A point-to-point connection is exactly what it sounds like: a direct connection between two nodes, delivered over fiber optic cables. Learn benefits, costs, and how Lightyear simplifies procurement. The Point-to-Point fibre connection is aimed at the Operators who need to provide refined and high performance. P2P refers to a network architecture where each user or device is connected to the core network equipment through an independent fiber optic. P2P is commonly used in active optical networks. LINK-PP SFP and SFP+ Optical Transceivers — ideal for 1G/10G/25G. Pulses of light are used to transmit data over fiber-optic cables made of very thin and very pure glass. A single strand of fiber can carry several hundred colors of light, each representing a different signal. In today's blog post, we'll introduce what you need and how to create a 10G point-to-point fiber link.