Radio Access Network Device Self-Provisioning via Stored Address
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual provisioning of radio access networks (RANs) is time-consuming, prone to human error, and inefficient, especially with the increasing complexity and number of RAN devices, necessitating an automated provisioning method.
Innovation Solution
A RAN device automatically provisions itself by directing an identifier to a stored network address upon power-on, obtaining configuration data, and configuring settings to establish a RAN without further user input, utilizing a first or second system for authentication and data provision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual provisioning is used for RAN devices, then configuration can be customized and verified, but the process is time-consuming and prone to human error
Solution Approach 1:
The RAN device automatically provisions itself by powering on, accessing a stored network address, directing an identifier to that address, obtaining configuration data, and configuring itself without human intervention. This self-service mechanism eliminates manual configuration steps, reducing both provisioning time and human error while maintaining reliability through automated validation processes.
2Productivity
If automated provisioning is implemented, then provisioning speed increases and human error is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network address is pre-stored on the RAN device during manufacturing or initial setup. When the device powers on, it automatically accesses this pre-stored address and proceeds with self-provisioning. This preliminary action of storing the network address in advance enables rapid automated provisioning without requiring complex real-time discovery or configuration mechanisms, thus increasing productivity while limiting the growth of system complexity.
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AI summary
A method may include a radio access network device accessing a first network address stored on the radio access network device in response to the radio access network device powering on. The method may include directing an identifier of the radio access network device to the first network address. The method may also include the radio access network device obtaining configuration data for provisioning the radio access network device in response to the identifier having been directed to the first network address. The method may additionally include provisioning the radio access network device according to the configuration data to establish a radio access network implemented by the radio access network device.