Service rate test mechanism and management of broadband access network

As the growth of digital home application, higher subscribed rate of access network is needed by the end users to enjoy the desired service in home network. It is important for service provider to verify the actual service rate is satisfying the expectation of their customers. The popular method to check the service rate is to execute service rate test software on the desktop in home network, and results in the argument between customers and the service provider about where is the problem point with the unsatisfactory test result and lack of the consideration of management issue. In this research, we propose a service rate test mechanism at home gateway with a dedicated test server to exclude all factors of the home networking and capability of tested platform. The proposed approach integrates the TR-069 remote management methodology to increase the management scalability of the proposed service rate test action for a large number of home gateways. We illustrate the implementation and integration procedure of the proposed test approach and TR-069 mechanism of the managed home gateway. We also execute the test of the proposed approach and comfirm its accuracy and stability. The proposed service rate test mechanism provides a convenient way for the service provider to clarify the subscribed line quality of broadband access network, and decrease the complaint of their customers.