How to Implement Real-Name Authentication & Internet Log Retention Under MPS Order No.176 After Carriers Complete Broadband Network Deployment

A fully deployed broadband network with stable internet access does not equate to complete network management capabilities. After project launch, carriers often find stable connectivity but inadequate user access control and log retention.

MPS Order No.176, Measures for Cyberspace Security Supervisory Inspection by Public Security Organs, took effect on October 1, 2026, tightening regulatory requirements for user registration records and internet log archiving中华人民共.... For legacy projects with finished networking, the core challenge is to add compliance functions with minimal hardware changes. For new projects, carriers need to avoid costly rework in later stages.

AINOPOL provides two implementation paths matching different network architectures:

1. Plugin integration of Cloud Portal and Cloud Audit on top of existing carrier optical modems;
2. Deployment of AINOPOL Dream Gateway, integrating Portal authentication, local log storage and security protection at the network access layer.

I. Why Authentication & Logging Must Be Added After Network Handover

1. Network connectivity ≠ complete management functions

Traditional broadband project acceptance focuses mainly on cabling, device operation and internet experience. If acceptance only checks network accessibility without verifying real-name authentication and log retention, compliance loopholes will emerge after service launch.

This risk is prominent in factories, industrial parks and staff dormitories with large numbers of users and terminals. Without standardized authentication and audit mechanisms, carriers cannot retrieve complete access records during inspections.

2. Legacy rectification cannot rely on full network reconstruction

Carrier networks vary greatly in architecture. Many legacy projects run steadily on existing optical modems and only lack authentication and log functions; others require gateway upgrades to consolidate multiple management features.

Blind hardware replacement will drive up procurement and construction costs and cause service outages. Carriers must first assess network topology, device compatibility and functional gaps before selecting a rectification plan.

II. Two Practical Implementation Paths for Real-Name Authentication & Log Retention

AINOPOL delivers two tailored solutions for live carrier broadband networks.

1. Reuse existing optical modems: Plugin-based Cloud Portal + Cloud Audit integration

For broadband projects already running on carrier optical modems, large-scale infrastructure reconstruction is unnecessary. Carriers can add real-name authentication and log retention via plugin docking with AINOPOL Cloud Portal and Cloud Audit.

• Cloud Portal implements customizable user authentication workflows to standardize visitor access management;
• Cloud Audit centrally records, stores and retrieves access authentication and internet connection logs.

The integration keeps the original network topology intact and avoids repeated investment in new hardware.
Before deployment, technicians need to verify optical modem models, interface specifications and docking conditions, confirm log collection scope, and conduct full testing to prevent partial function failures after go-live.

This path is ideal for delivered legacy broadband projects missing only authentication and audit capabilities. It maximizes existing network assets instead of rebuilding the whole network.

2. Deploy AINOPOL Dream Gateway: All-in-one Portal, local log storage & security protection

For new broadband projects or gateway upgrade scenarios, the Dream Gateway is the optimal choice, consolidating authentication, log retention and security into one access device.

• Built-in multi-mode Portal supporting over 10 authentication types to eliminate the risks of shared network passwords;
• Native local log storage with a 6-month retention period, fully meeting statutory audit requirements. Carriers can verify log fields, storage capacity and query functions before acceptance;
• Integrated security modules including IPS, WAF and anti-virus (AV) to protect internet egress against cyber threats.

This all-in-one gateway helps carriers complete compliance upgrades while strengthening boundary network security.

Scenario Selection Summary

• Existing optical modem networks: Adopt plugin Cloud Portal + Cloud Audit to retain the original networking;
• New builds or security upgrade projects: Choose Dream Gateway to integrate authentication, logging and threat prevention.
  The final plan is determined by device compatibility, business requirements and on-site conditions.

III. Scale from Individual Projects to Mass Rollout via Two Cooperation Modes

1. Single-project cooperation: Fast rectification for individual sites

For factories, industrial parks and broadband access sites with confirmed compliance gaps, carriers can launch single-project cooperation with AINOPOL.

• Carrier responsibilities: Client coordination, broadband resource provision and live network status documentation;
• AINOPOL responsibilities: On-site technical assessment, solution selection (Cloud Portal/Audit or Dream Gateway), product supply and full commissioning support.

Both parties clarify adaptation scope, transformation boundary, verification standards and O&M responsibilities before construction. This model suits urgent legacy rectification projects with clear requirements.

2. Provincial & municipal branch cooperation: Standardized delivery for mass legacy projects

When compliance gaps spread across multiple cities and county-level broadband projects, fragmented local rectification leads to inconsistent technical standards and redundant engineering work.

Carriers can launch centralized cooperation with municipal or provincial branches: carriers organize demand collection and internal resource coordination; AINOPOL delivers standardized technical frameworks, device docking specifications and professional training.

The two parties first run pilot deployments to validate the two solution paths, then form reusable assessment checklists and implementation workflows for full-scale promotion. This cooperation embeds authentication and log retention into the acceptance criteria of all new broadband projects, preventing compliance loopholes from the design stage.

Conclusion

Real-name authentication and internet log retention cannot remain only on paper after broadband handover; they must be embedded into network hardware, user access workflows and daily O&M.

For legacy optical modem networks, AINOPOL’s plugin Cloud Portal + Cloud Audit adds compliance capabilities without network reconstruction. For integrated multi-function scenarios, the Dream Gateway unifies Portal authentication, local log archiving and security defence into one access node.

From one-off site rectification to province-wide standardized rollout, AINOPOL provides end-to-end technical support for carriers. Following the sequence of assessment → adaptation → verification, carriers can fully leverage existing network resources and make authentication and log retention a mandatory acceptance item for all broadband delivery projects.

FAQ

Q: Does Cloud Portal docking with carrier optical modems require hardware replacement or rewiring?
A: No. Cloud Portal runs as a plugin on existing optical modems without changing broadband forwarding functions. No device replacement or cabling work is needed. Carrier O&M teams only manage plugin status and export compliance reports on the cloud platform, with no need to deploy and maintain standalone log servers.

Q: How to centrally manage scattered logs across dozens of store locations?
A: Logs from all sites are aggregated on one cloud platform with unified time synchronization and standardized data fields. Administrators can export audit data by account, store and time period. The EAAS cloud management platform centrally controls all plugins, while optical modems remain managed on the carrier’s original network management system. No manual data splicing across devices or separate audit systems per site is required.

Q: Why inspectors often fail to pull complete user records by mobile phone number?
A: The top cause is the separation of authentication records and behaviour logs on two independent systems without session-level correlation. Cloud Audit generates a unique session ID upon successful authentication, and all internet behaviour logs are tagged with this ID to bind traffic to real-name accounts, instead of matching IP addresses and timestamps retroactively. This correlation must be built at the data collection stage, not patched up during inspections.