TR-181 and TR-369

 

 

TR-181 and TR-369 are both part of the Broadband Forum's standards for managing customer premises equipment (CPE) devices, but they have different focuses. TR-181 defines the Device:2 data model, which provides a comprehensive view of a device's capabilities and can be used with both TR-069 (CPE WAN Management Protocol) and TR-369 (User Services Platform). TR-369, also known as the User Services Platform (USP), builds upon TR-069 and introduces new features like real-time monitoring, bulk data collection, and more efficient communication. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

TR-181 (Device:2 Data Model):

• It's a data model that describes the characteristics and capabilities of a device. 

    It defines various objects and parameters that can be managed and monitored by a management system. 

    It supports both TR-069 and TR-369, meaning a device can use the Device:2 data model to communicate with either protocol. 

    The Device:2 data model is updated frequently to include new capabilities and interfaces, as seen with the Device:2.16 update. 

    Examples of features supported by the Device:2 data model include:

• Basic device information 

    Time-of-day configuration 

    Network interface and protocol stack configuration 

    Routing and bridging management 

    Throughput statistics 

    Diagnostic tests 

    Software module management 

    Bulking data collection 

    Periodic statistics 

    Time-based access control (parental controls) 

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TR-369 (User Services Platform - USP):

• It's a protocol that allows for more efficient and real-time management of devices. 

    It builds upon the TR-069 protocol and introduces new features like:

• Real-time monitoring and diagnostics 

    Bulk data collection for continuous or on-demand device monitoring 

    Enhanced security 

    Support for containerized applications 

    Improved scalability and flexibility 

    More efficient communication (using protocol buffers and transport protocols like MQTT and STOMP). 

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  It's often used for managing devices in home networks and smart Wi-Fi systems. 

    It allows service providers to perform lifecycle management of connected devices and containerized microservices, according to Friendly Technologies. 

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In essence, TR-181 defines the data that can be managed and monitored, while TR-369 provides the protocol and architecture for managing and monitoring those devices, according to Incognito Software Systems.