Centralized Multi-site Management: How Carriers Manage Log Auditing for Network Deployments

Carriers deliver network services to hundreds of venues, yet audit capabilities are often left out of the scope.
ONTs are installed, circuits are activated and Wi-Fi is accessible. However, Portal authentication and log retention are not included in the carrier’s standard delivery package. After the enforcement of Ministry of Public Security Order No.176, this gap is no longer just an industry practice — it has become a compliance risk. If an inspection finds a venue without Portal authentication or untraceable access logs, the liability will be traced back to the carrier that built the network.

AINOPOL enables Cloud Portal and Cloud Audit to connect to ONTs in plug-in mode, without hardware replacement or rewiring. Deploying plug-ins across hundreds of sites is only the first step; the real challenge lies in mass provisioning, centralized policy distribution, continuous log monitoring, and fault diagnosis (whether the issue stems from the network device or the plug-in).

The Role of the EaaS Cloud Management Platform for Carrier Networking

The EaaS platform centrally manages only the plug-in instances of Cloud Portal and Cloud Audit, without taking over control of ONT hardware.

Network Devices Stay Under the Original O&M Interface; Only Plug-ins Are Managed by EaaS

Configuration and maintenance of access devices including ONTs, ONUs and APs remain within the carrier’s existing network management system. The carrier’s legacy O&M assets and field service workflows stay fully intact, and EaaS does not intervene in device management.
EaaS only manages the plug-in layer overlaid on ONTs:

• Cloud Portal instances: authentication policies, login page templates and authentication records
• Cloud Audit instances: log policies, retention periods and audit reports

Bulk Delivery: Automated Provisioning Pipeline for Plug-in Instances

1. Template Library
   Pre-set authentication pages and log policy templates for different business types (hotels, cybercafés, homestays, apartments). New site deployment becomes a simple template selection instead of manual configuration.
2. Provisioning Alongside Broadband Activation
   Plug-in instances are created in bulk during broadband service activation. Field technicians complete broadband deployment and compliance setup in one site visit. Zero hardware modification is the key to low-cost mass rollout.
3. Gradual Rollout
   Roll out policy updates to pilot sites first, monitor stability for 1–2 days, then push changes to all remaining venues. Mass policy misconfiguration could disrupt dozens of sites simultaneously for chain-operated businesses.

O&M: Plug-in Health Monitoring & Compliance Reporting

EaaS actively sends alerts to carrier O&M teams for abnormal authentication failure rates, log disconnection and offline plug-in instances. Most issues can be resolved remotely.
Hardware faults on ONTs and other access devices are handled via the carrier’s original ticketing system.

For compliance audits, all logs are aggregated in the cloud. Reports can be exported by user account, venue or time period, so carriers can directly produce inspection-ready documents.

Business Value for Carriers: Turning Compliance into a Managed Service

Centralized plug-in management transforms compliance from a one-time deployment job into an ongoing, operable service: bulk provisioning, real-time status monitoring and unified report export.
Since no device reconfiguration or takeover is required, the carrier’s existing network management and field service workflows remain unchanged. This plug-in architecture is the foundation for large-scale deployment across carrier networks.

FAQ

Q1: What does the EaaS cloud platform manage in carrier networking scenarios?
A1: It manages only the plug-in instances of Cloud Portal and Cloud Audit, including authentication policies, plug-in status, logs and audit reports. Access devices such as ONTs, ONUs and APs remain under the carrier’s original management system, and EaaS will not take over device control.

Q2: Who do we contact for on-site device failures?
A2: Hardware faults on ONTs and other access devices are handled via the carrier’s standard O&M channel. Plug-in layer issues (authentication errors, log interruption) trigger EaaS alerts and remote troubleshooting. The two fault types are strictly separated to avoid confusion during ticket dispatching.

Q3: What is the difference in EaaS management scope for self-built networks?
A3: For self-built networks adopting AINOPOL’s Integrated Access & Security Solution, EaaS manages both Dream Gateway hardware and plug-ins. The platform takes full control of physical devices, which differs from the carrier scenario where only the plug-in layer is managed without touching underlying network hardware.