Towards the Future of Multivendor Management for CPEs and IoTs: TR-069 to TR-369
Introduction In the increasingly interconnected landscape of modern technology, efficient and unified device management has become crucial. The evolution of the TR-069 protocol to TR-369 marks a crucial point in this journey, opening new doors for service providers and end users. In this article, we’ll explore the transition from TR-069 to TR-369 and the significant impact this has on device management in an increasingly connected world. TR-069 —> TR-369: The Future of Device Management The CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP), known as TR-069, was a milestone in Internet providers’ ability to deliver services in an agile and efficient manner, guaranteeing proactive and secure network management. However, with the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the growing demand for interconnected devices, it has become clear that this protocol needs to evolve. The TR-369, also known as the User Services Platform (USP), is the answer to this need for evolution. Jointly developed by a range of renowned companies and institutions, including Google, Nokia, Huawei and others, the TR-369 promises to be flexible, secure, scalable and standardized to meet the demands of an increasingly connected world. Challenges and Opportunities of the Internet of Things The growing demand for interconnected environments, such as smart homes and cloud-based environments, has brought with it a series of challenges and opportunities. Monetizing IoT devices has become a priority for many companies, leading to proprietary solutions that, while understandable, contribute to a poor and limited ecosystem. TR-369 has emerged as a solution to these challenges, offering an open and interoperable standard that promotes healthy competition, continuous innovation and cost savings for service providers and end users. The Future of Device Management: TR-369 in Action With the implementation of TR-369, service providers can expect more efficient and unified device management, regardless of vendor. The flexibility and scalability of TR-369 ensure that solutions based on this standard are prepared for the challenges of the future, keeping up to date and adaptable to new technologies and market demands. Conclusion As we move toward an increasingly interconnected future, the evolution from TR-069 to TR-369 is a crucial step on the path toward efficient and unified device management. With the support of leading companies and institutions in the industry, TR-369 promises to revolutionize the way devices are managed in an increasingly connected world. Prepare for the future of device management with the TR-369 and discover the benefits of a multi-vendor approach for CPEs and IoTs. Meet OktopUSP: The Revolution in Device Management As the official sponsor of the project, Made4it is pleased to present the OktopUSP, an innovative project developed by Oktopus and led by Leandro Antonio Farias Machado. This project promises to revolutionize the way internet service providers and IT integrators manage their devices, offering remote control, powerful insights, and a future-proof solution. Description: OktopUSP was created to enable internet providers and IT integrators to use the full potential of their products. With robust features and a multi-vendor approach, OktopUSP enables: Ready-To-Go: OktopUSP offers cloud or on-premises management, allowing you to access your devices from anywhere and receive real-time alerts, without having to modify your network topology. Multi-Vendor: Don’t become a hostage to a single supplier with specific and costly solutions. With OktopUSP, you can control your mixed device park reliably and securely. WiFi: With more than 350 parameters for Wi-Fi configuration and the flexibility to monitor various IoT devices, OktopUSP gives you complete control over your wireless network. We’ll be bringing you more details about OktopUSP soon, and we’re also proud to announce that Made4Graph will include management via TR-369 in addition to TR-069. Stay tuned for our updates so you don’t miss out on anything new! The future in Made4it solutions On Made4Graph, comprehensive management via TR-069 is already available, allowing service providers and network administrators to monitor and control their devices easily and effectively. In addition, the platform is preparing for the future, with plans to implement management via TR-369 soon. This transition between the two protocols is a testament to Made4it’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that keep pace with the market’s ever-evolving demands. With the ongoing support and updates provided by Made4Graph, service providers and network administrators can be confident that they are prepared to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities that the future of CPE and IoT management presents. Stay tuned for our updates! Sign up below so you don’t miss out on the latest news.
Updates – Made4Flow, Made4Graph, and Made4OLT – March 2024
Made4Flow – Version 2.7.0 Additions: Router View: Interface Visualization: Prefix Preview: Horizontal Bar: Industry: Polar: Latest Figures: List of ASNs: List of Protocols: List of Applications: Map: Changes: Fixes: Haven’t heard of Made4Flow yet? Made4Graph – Version 2.4.4 Additions: Fixes: Haven’t heard of Made4Graph yet? Made4OLT – Version 1.3.1 [Beta] Additions: Changes: Fixes: Haven’t heard of Made4OLT yet?
Updates – Made4Flow, Made4Graph, and Made4OLT – February 2024
Made4Flow – Version 2.6.2 Changes: Fixes: Made4Graph – Version 2.4.3 Additions: Fixes: Made4OLT – Version 1.3.0 [Beta] Additions: 1 – Added the ability to restart a configured ONU. 2 – Added the maximum number of OLTs per license. 3 – Added options for manual saving and autosaving of OLTs. 4 – Added support for Telnet commands 5 – Added a Telnet terminal on the OLT Changes: 1 – Templates can accept Board, slot, and port as parameters. 2 – DBA profile selectable from 1 to 5. 3 – Fixed a bug: VLANs can only be created within the range of 1 to 4094. Fixes: 1 – Fixed a bug when submitting a new license.2 – Fixed a bug; the VLANs field now only accepts numbers.
Updates – Made4Flow, Made4Graph, and Made4OLT – January 2024
Made4Flow – Version 2.6.1 Additions Changes Corrections Made4Graph – Version 2.4.2 Additions Corrections Made4OLT – Version 1.2.2 [Beta] Additions Changes Corrections
Updates – Made4Flow, Made4Graph, and Made4OLT – January 2024
Made4Flow – Version 2.6.0 Additions: -Added the option to manually announce FlowSpec. -Added a feature to send BGP FlowSpec announcements in Anti-DDoS. -Added repeat execution or extension of the alert for attacks involving existing anomalies. -Added the ability to control the time unit for Anti-DDoS actions. -Added the ability to view the announced flowspec. -Added a `select` clause with the IP addresses of the local VM’s interfaces. -Added real-time IPv6 traffic visualization to the main dashboard. -Added the ability to configure a prefix length for IPv6 actions.-Added new validations for cases where two collectors are registered in the tool.-Added the option to select the local interface for binding the IP addresses of BGP sessions. Changes: -Updated to prevent the addition of a new router with the same history data.-The NetFlow collection check for the router has been modified; it now takes place within the collector. Fixes: -Fixed the display of real-time traffic from routers on separate Made4Flow collectors.-Fixed the log flood in BGP announcements in specific scenarios. Made4Graph – Version 2.4.1 Changes: -We have made significant improvements to the performance of the worker responsible for the tasks of TR-069. Now, in the event of task failures, we have implemented an optimized process for removing those tasks from the corresponding CPE. This optimization aims to prevent a substantial increase in server usage, which previously could cause slowdowns. Fixes: -We identified and fixed an issue that could have led to increased server resource consumption as a result of queries made to the TR-069. This fix is intended to optimize server performance, ensuring more stable and efficient operation during queries to TR-069. Made4OLT – Version 1.1.4 [Beta] Additions: 1 – ZTE-C600 (Firmware 1.2.2) approved for viewing and provisioning.2 – Soft delete implemented on TYPE ONUs.3 – Implemented SNMP commands to collect data from ONUs.4 – Added separate queues in Bull to capture different types of data, respecting the request times for each OLT.5 – Added an image to the ONUs Changes: 1 – The UN details screen has been updated 2 – Database optimization by creating indexes for the tables.3 – Changed the business rule for ONUS when no signal is received from it, making it the same as smartOLT4 – Ability to load Slots/Pons/Ports individually via SNMP Fixes: 1 – The focus of this sprint was to correct the values and statuses of the ONUs in production
Updates – Made4Flow, Made4Graph, and Made4OLT – Dec. 14
Made4Flow – Version 2.5.0 Additions Made4Graph – Version 2.4.0 Additions API *Note: For these functions to work properly, the CPE must be properly certified. Documentation: https://demo.made4graph.com.br/api/v1/doc/ Installation Wizard Class-Action Lawsuits Daily: Weekly: Monthly: Note: In the image, we can see that the option mentioned earlier has been disabled. Therefore, where there were originally 2 CPEs in the main task, upon rescheduling, the system identified two additional CPEs that matched the selected filter. Corrections: Made4OLT – Version 1.1.3 [Beta] Additions Firmware 1.12 [Furukawa 3008]. Firmware 2.18 [Furukawa 3032]. MA5800V100R018C00 Firmware [Huawei MA5800-X17]. MA5800V100R017C10 Firmware [Huawei MA5800-X17]. MA5800V100R018C00 Firmware [Huawei MA5800-X15]. MA5800V100R018C10 Firmware [Huawei MA5800-X15]. MA5800V100R021C01 Firmware [Huawei MA5800-X7]. MA5800V100R018C00 Firmware [Huawei MA5800-X7]. MA5800V600R015C00 Firmware [Huawei MA5683T]. MA5800V600R018C00 Firmware [Huawei MA5683T]. MA5600V800R018C10 Firmware [Huawei MA5603T]. MA5800V600R015C00 Firmware [Huawei MA5600T]. Firmware 8.4.0 [Datacom 4615]. Firmware 6.6.0 [Datacom 4615]. Firmware 1.2.2 [ZTE C610]. ZTE (C650, C610, C350, C320, C300). Huawei. Datacom. Changes Corrections
Updates – Made4Graph and Made4OLT – Nov. 18
Made4Graph – Version 2.3.12 Additions: 1- Added VLAN management on the WAN (when using an ONT): Corrections: 1 – Fixed the CPE template so that special characters are not listed: Made4OLT – Version 1.1.2 [Beta] Additions: 1 – Removed the Download and Upload fields and added a drop-down menu to automatically retrieve Line-Profile, Tcont, and Gems. 2 – Added UN status to the UN view. 3 – Approved (View) Changes: 1 – Adjusted signal information for authorized Onus. 2 – Changed the “Onus” name field in the Furukawa OLT model to retrieve data from the “description” field. Corrections: 1 – Fixed a bug where updating the OLT’s firmware version without proper approval caused non-standard data to be inserted into the database, making the “Authorized Charges” screen inaccessible due to a query error.
Updates – Made4Graph, Made4Flow, and Made4OLT – September 14
Made4Flow – Version 2.4.0 Additions A new configuration wizard has been added for the Anti-DDoS module. Added new dashboards and charts for new CDNs (Globo, Azion, Cloudflare, and CDN.TV) Added the option to add images to dashboard charts. Added the ability to pre-register communities for use in BGP announcements. Made4Graph – Version 2.3.10 Added The software installation wizard has been launched. Images have been implemented in the hub registry in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. This feature has been implemented in the API, where it is now possible to retrieve or update CPE information using either the WAN MAC address or the LAN MAC address. The option to register the database and the NAS using the installation wizard has been implemented. The option to authenticate the API using “Basic” has been implemented. Support for capturing LibreSpeed speed tests via the IXC API has been implemented. Corrected Fixed an issue on the TR-069 dashboard where, in the manufacturers chart, the totals might not add up correctly due to differences in names. Fixed an issue where, even without TR-069 permission, the reports menu would appear in some cases. Fixed an issue where WAN information was sometimes not displayed correctly in certain cases. Made4OLT – Version 1.0.3 – Beta Added Added the ability to sort items by name, number, door, sign, etc. Added the ability to filter by Onus on the main dashboard by selecting the OLT to display only information specific to that OLT. Added a feature that displays the total for each corresponding item on your screen. Added new HUAWEI MA5608T certification commands Added new certification commands for the ZTE C650 and C300 Added new FURUKAWA 3008 and 3032 type approval commands Added a specific PON reset feature. Changes Changed the structure of the Dashboard code, resulting in a functional component with improved response time. Corrections Fixed a bug related to storing the company name in the database.
Updates – Made4Graph, Made4Flow, and Made4OLT – August 17
Made4Flow – Version 2.3.0 Additions: Changes: Corrections: Made4Graph – Version 2.3.9 Added: Amended: Corrected: Made4OLT – Version 1.0.2 – Beta Added: Changes: Corrections:
Updates – Made4Graph, Made4Flow, and Made4OLT – July 26
Made4Flow – Version 2.2.0 Additions: A new setup wizard has been added for new installations. Added the display of images of exporter models to the router registry. Automation has been added to the router registration fields to make it easier to add and configure new equipment. Added a test to verify NetFlow packet reception to confirm that the configuration is applied correctly. Changes: The tests performed during SNMP collection have been modified, and diagnostics have been added for any errors that occur. The restriction on community and extended community tagging has been removed from the Anti-DDoS manual BGP route announcement. Fixes: Fixed an issue in the list of responses triggered by an anomaly where responses without actions were displayed. Fixed an issue where prefixes without a registered aspath in Anti-DDoS were displayed. Fixed the connection to FTP servers using passive connections. Made4Graph – Version 2.3.8 Added: Added a filter by status to the list of Devices Connected to the LAN Changed: The method for updating CPE information has been changed; a TAG is no longer used. The name in the system menu has been changed from “CGNAT Logs” to “CGNAT Events” > “Port Overflow” Updated after running a traceroute, as some CPE models might not accept a blank “Interface” field. Adjusted: In the “Connection History,” the display unit for historical traffic has been corrected from Mbps (megabits) to MBps (megabytes). The number of connected clients for certain CPE models has been corrected in the “Connected Devices” graph on the LAN. Note: The setting has been changed so that the chart displays only the devices that were “Connected” during that period, provided the CPE supports this option. If it does not support this option, the chart will display the total number of devices that were connected. Fixed an issue that could occur when attempting to create a port redirect on certain CPE models. Fixed an issue that occurred when deleting a template linked to one or more CPE models.Note: The models would appear as “Not registered.” Fixed an issue that could occur when attempting to create a DMZ on certain CPE models. Made4OLT – Version 1.0.1 Added: Added OLT chart screen Added a screen for managing and registering new users Created UN Profile and OLT Profile Option to register new users in the system has been enabled Viewers were created in the database to improve software performance and speed up data access and manipulation Optimized migrations and seeders Added Furukawa 3008 provisioning commands Added Furukawa 3032 provisioning commands Added ZTE C300 provisioning commands (testing phase) Added ZTE C650 provisioning commands (testing phase) Changes: Standardized system buttons, making the interface more intuitive and streamlined Fixes: Fixed a bug related to changing the company name in the registry Fixed a bug that prevented adding more users to the system.
