Residential Network Access Device Remote Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing residential network access devices for IP telephony and other IP services require complex user preparation and effort to connect to network services, making them cumbersome for customers.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for remote provisioning of residential network access devices that automatically assign an IP address and transmit necessary software code, allowing plug-and-play connectivity without additional user intervention, using a line identifier and MAC address to facilitate communication network integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a residential network access device is used for IP telephony services, then network service functionality is improved, but user preparation effort and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The network access device automatically performs service preparation by receiving software code portions and configuration data remotely without user intervention. The device self-configures by receiving an IP address, line identifier, and necessary software components automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex settings or perform preparation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs all necessary service preparation actions before the user needs to use the service. Software code portions, configuration data, and network parameters are pre-configured and automatically transmitted to the device in advance, so that when the user simply connects the device, it is already ready for immediate service usage without requiring any user preparation effort.
2Reliability
If manual configuration and username/password verification are required, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device automatically handles authentication and security configurations through remote provisioning. The system transmits necessary security credentials and configuration data automatically to the device, which then self-authenticates with the network service provider system, eliminating the need for users to manually enter usernames, passwords, or perform verification steps while maintaining security through automated credential management.
3Ease of manufacture
If software code portions are transmitted remotely, then ease of manufacture is improved, but loss of time in transmission occurs
Solution Approach 1:
Software code portions are pre-configured and stored on the device before deployment. The remote transmission system has pre-established configuration data and software components ready for immediate transmission. When a device connects, the provisioning system immediately begins transmitting the pre-prepared software and configuration data without requiring user initiation or manual preparation, minimizing the perceived time loss for the user.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method and system of service preparation of a residential network access device from one or more remote provisioning devices to prepare said residential network access device to receive a network service over a communications network. The method comprises the steps of receiving a line identifier indicating a physical line used by said residential network access device to connect to said communication network; transmitting an IP address from said one or more provisioning devices to said residential network access device for which said line identifier has been received, said IP address being a source address for said residential network access device, and transmitting software code portions to said IP address of said residential network access device, said software code portions being required for receiving said network service.