ZTE ZXHN F601 is a Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) bridge Optical Network Terminal (ONT) widely used in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments. Its firmware manages core functions like high-speed data forwarding, QoS (Quality of Service) remote management via OMCI Key Firmware Features Dual-Image Support : The F601 often features a dual-boot system

Step 2: Where to find firmware files

Official sources (hard):

• V2.0.0P2T1 (older, often unstable with high P2P traffic)
• V2.0.0P6T1 (improved IGMP and DHCP)
• V3.0.0P1T1 (latest for newer hardware revisions)

• “Universal firmware for any ISP”
• “Remove TR-069 (ISP remote management)”
• “Increase Wi-Fi power” (the F601 has no Wi-Fi – scam indicator)