The article describes the application of data analysis, which allows, based on the processed experimental data, to obtain new knowledge about the behavior and capabilities of a gigabit passive optical network (GPON network). The description of the test bench of the GPON network is given. The paper studied the characteristics of semiconductor optical amplifiers used to increase the range of GPON networks, as well as their dependence on the input power and signal wavelength. For data processing, the MatLab mathematical calculation automation package and the OriginLab package for numerical data analysis and scientific graphics were used. It is shown that the use of an EDFA amplifier (an optical amplifier on an erbium-doped fiber) in the architecture of a gigabit passive optical network is the best choice and allows expanding the range of the GPON network from 20 kilometers to 60 kilometers.