User's Manual

functions within an integrated framework. In the course of the boom of the broadband market, the

number of different Internet access possibilities grew as well (e.g. modems, routers, gateways,

Set-top box, paddles, VoIP-phones). At the same time the configuration of this equipment

became more complicated -- too complicated for the end-users. For this reason the TR-069

standard was developed. It provides the possibility of auto configuration of these access types.

The technical specifications are managed and published by the DSL Forum. Using TR-069 the

terminals can get in contact with the Auto Configuration Servers (ACS) and establish the

configuration automatically. Accordingly other service functions can be provided. TR-069 is the

current standard for activation of terminals in the range of DSL broadband market.