FTTdp CO Device Unified CPE Configuration via Encapsulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network management systems for FTTdp (Fiber-to-the-Distribution Point) networks face inefficiencies in configuring FTTdp CPE devices, as they require separate management for FTTdp CO and CPE devices, leading to low operator management efficiency and high maintenance costs due to the use of distinct management systems for each.
Innovation Solution
A communication method and device configuration system where the FTTdp management device sends configuration messages to the FTTdp CO device, which then encapsulates and sends configuration information to the FTTdp CPE using Ethernet packets or IP packets with specific marks, allowing simultaneous configuration of both devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate management systems are used for FTTdp CO and CPE devices, then each device can be managed independently, but operator management efficiency decreases and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the management of FTTdp CO and CPE devices into a unified management system. The network management device can send configuration messages that are simultaneously processed by both the FTTdp CO device and the FTTdp CPE device, eliminating the need for separate management systems and improving operator management efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The network management device is designed with multi-functional capabilities to manage both FTTdp CO and CPE devices through a single interface. The system can perform configuration, monitoring, and control operations on multiple device types using standardized management protocols, reducing the need for device-specific management tools.
2Productivity
If configuration messages are sent separately to FTTdp CO and CPE devices, then each device receives appropriate configuration, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The network management device performs preliminary processing of configuration information before distribution. It pre-parses and prepares configuration messages in a standardized format, enabling rapid simultaneous delivery to multiple devices without requiring sequential configuration operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The FTTdp CO device acts as an intermediary in the configuration process. It receives configuration messages from the network management device, extracts relevant configuration information for the CPE device, and forwards it appropriately. This intermediary approach streamlines the configuration workflow and reduces overall configuration time.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a fiber-to-the-distribution point device and a communication method thereof. The method includes: receiving, by an FTTdp CO device, a first FTTdp device configuration message sent by an FTTdp management device, where the first FTTdp device configuration message is used to configure the FTTdp CO device and FTTdp CPE connected to the FTTdp CO device; acquiring, based on the first FTTdp device configuration message, second configuration information used to configure the FTTdp CO device and first configuration information used to configure the FTTdp CPE; executing service configuration according to the second configuration information; encapsulating the first configuration information into a first configuration management message, where the first configuration management message includes a first mark, and the first mark is used to enable the FTTdp CPE to identify the first configuration management message; and sending the first configuration management message to the FTTdp CPE. According to the embodiments of the present invention, configuration of FTTdp CPE is implemented by an FTTdp management device.