Compliance Starts When the Network Goes Live: Embed Real-Name Authentication and Logging in Drawings for New Stores

During the third revision of the preliminary design drawings for a new store, the low-voltage electrical engineer only noted “ISP broadband + router + AP” under the network section. The brand manager added two more lines below: real-name authentication and log retention. Someone in the meeting murmured: “Aren’t these handled by IT after opening?” The manager shook his head. If these controls are missing when auditors show up post-opening, the consequence is not just network rework, but a permanent gap in access records.

I. Why These Two Items Must Be Included in Construction Drawings

Most store network designs only focus on connectivity: bring in broadband, deploy routers and APs, and the project is considered complete. However, Article 7 (3) of Decree No.176 requires user registration information and internet access logs. A working network does not equal a compliant network. If these controls are omitted and discovered during inspections after launch, there will be no records of online activities for the preceding months. That blank window itself constitutes a compliance risk.

Including real-name authentication and logging in the drawings means they are core network infrastructure, on par with broadband and APs, rather than after-launch patches. Designed in the early stage and deployed during construction, they take effect from day one of opening, with valid user identities and complete logs ready, instead of fixing loopholes while the store is already operating.

II. Dream Gateway Adds Minimal Burden to the Project

Is adding these requirements to the drawings going to delay construction? On the contrary. The AINOPOL Dream Gateway is deployed locally as the authentication and logging egress. It comes with built-in portal authentication and local log storage. No changes are required to the existing broadband access. Only the gateway installation position needs to be marked on the network topology. There is no extra hardware stacking, and no extra space is required in the equipment room; the low-voltage cabinet size remains unchanged.

In short, marking these two requirements on drawings brings almost no extra engineering cost, yet avoids the passive risks of retrofitting after opening. The cost of retroactive fixes often includes inspections, blank log periods and untraceable user records. A few extra lines on design drawings save operations from sudden compliance crises. It is a cost-effective choice.

Built on all‑optical infrastructure, audio & video engine and security shielding, AINOPOL delivers the integrated “connectivity & security” solution. When the store is built strictly according to drawings and the network is commissioned, the Dream Gateway is ready simultaneously. Customers complete real-name authentication upon connecting to Wi‑Fi, and all online behaviors are logged. The gateway also integrates IPS, WAF and other security defenses. Compliance is achieved the moment the network goes live. No last-minute regulatory reminders, no store managers struggling to recall who accessed the network on a given day.

FAQ

Q: Does deploying the gateway mean replacing the ISP optical modem?
A: The Dream Gateway is deployed independently as the authentication and logging egress. It does not alter the access and forwarding functions of the operator’s optical modem. The original network remains usable. Only the gateway installation location needs to be marked on the design drawing.

Q: Can this approach also apply to retrofitting existing stores?
A: Yes. The Dream Gateway is independently deployed and does not rely on a newly built network. Legacy stores can add real-name authentication and logging without overhauling their existing architecture, making up for items omitted from the original drawings.

Q: Is verification still needed before opening after reserving space on drawings?
A: It is recommended to confirm before launch via the centralized management backend that authentication and logging are fully functional and that reports can be exported with one click. This ensures compliance takes effect the moment the network is activated, with no blank record window.