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Deploy AINOPOL Passive Optical LAN for Multiple Homestays in Scenic Areas to Centralize Real-Name Access Logs

Five homestays owned by the same operator are scattered among mountains in the scenic area. If an independent network and authentication system are built for each building, internet access logs will be stored separately in different locations. There are clear technical standards concerning the completeness and traceability of network log retention and audit. When public security network security authorities require access to internet usage records for a specific period, logging into each system one by one to manually export and merge data is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also highly likely to cause data omissions.

This article illustrates how AINOPOL POL builds a core network with one M1 gateway, connects all buildings via fiber-optic lines, and distributes signals to each guest room through power-free passive optical splitters. It enables multiple homestays to share one unified authentication system, centralize all logs into a single device, and realize one-stop front-desk management for all buildings, fundamentally eliminating information silos and compliance blind spots.

I. Compliance Dilemma of Multiple Homestays: Isolated Network Systems Scattered in Mountains

Clusters of homestays managed by the same operator are commonly seen around scenic spots with beautiful landscapes. These buildings are scattered on mountain slopes or beside lakes and forests, dozens or even hundreds of meters apart from one another. While such scattered layout brings unique accommodation experiences for tourists, it also poses great challenges to network construction and unified management.

With the in-depth implementation of the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China, as well as Ministry of Public Security Decree No.82 and No.151, it has become a rigid rule for all accommodation venues providing Wi-Fi services to implement real-name authentication and network log retention. For multi-building homestay groups, the core concern is not whether to carry out compliance construction, but how to achieve it efficiently. Deploying separate network devices and real-name authentication systems for each homestay leads to repeated investment and soaring costs. Worse still, daily management requires frequent switching between multiple platforms, and fragmented log storage makes data collection and export extremely troublesome during security audits.

It is urgent to find a solution to integrate scattered homestays at the network level, so as to realize centralized management, unified identity verification and centralized log aggregation. This is the core problem solved by AINOPOL Passive Optical LAN in multi-homestay scenarios.

II. Five Core Inspection Standards for Network Logs by Public Security Authorities

Log retention is a key link where many homestay operators fail to meet practical inspection standards despite superficial compliance. Many owners mistakenly believe that installing relevant devices and storing data equals full compliance, while public security inspectors strictly verify logs against five definite criteria during on-site checks.

Standard 1: Complete log fields

Inspectors will request internet access records of specific rooms on designated dates.

Qualified logs must cover guest identity information (name, ID type, ID number), authentication time and methods, terminal MAC address, assigned IP address, online start & end time, and overview of accessed websites. Missing any core field will be judged as incomplete log records, which is regarded as failure to fulfill log retention obligations. Many homestays fail to record full information due to improper device configuration or limited equipment performance.

Standard 2: Searchable log format

Inspectors require bulk log export within a specified time period.

All logs shall be stored in readable and retrievable formats, supporting quick inquiry and one-click export of standard files by time, room number, user information and other dimensions. Spending hours sorting out scattered files fails to meet inspection requirements. Stored data that cannot be efficiently retrieved will be deemed invalid in official audits.

Standard 3: Qualified log retention period

Inspectors will confirm the valid storage duration of historical logs.

Article 21 of the Cybersecurity Law stipulates that network logs shall be retained for no less than six months (approximately 180 days), with stricter requirements enforced in some regions. The retention period is calculated from the generation time of logs, and no deletion or data overwriting is allowed during this period. Multi-building homestays with large passenger flow generate massive log data within 180 days. Unreasonable storage planning may lead to insufficient disk space and automatic overwriting of early logs, which is a common non-compliant problem in routine inspections.

Standard 4: Tamper-proof log storage

Inspectors will verify whether logs have been modified manually.

Effective technical measures must be adopted to prevent unauthorized modification and deletion of logs. Any trace of tampering will invalidate relevant records and may even result in severe legal liabilities for deliberate evidence destruction. If logs are stored separately in independent devices of different homestays, local management personnel with operation authority can easily alter or erase data, greatly weakening data security. Centralized storage plus strict access permission control is the basic guarantee to satisfy this standard.

Standard 5: Fast log retrieval and export

Inspectors demand immediate access to required log data.

All inquiries and data export work shall be completed within a reasonable time limit. It is the most practical assessment indicator for multi-homestay operators. Fragmented log storage means repeated system login, separate data export and manual data merging, which may take several hours and be identified as inefficient in sudden inspections. Only a unified log management platform can cope with random official audits efficiently.

Full compliance can only be achieved by passing all five inspection standards. The decentralized network architecture of scattered homestays inherently has obvious defects in inconsistent data fields, low retrieval efficiency, isolated storage, poor tamper resistance and slow data extraction. Centralized log management is the key to solving all these pain points.

III. Unique Network Construction Challenges Faced by Scenic Area Multi-Building Homestays

Different from single independent hotels or homestays, clustered homestays in scenic areas confront a series of exclusive network difficulties.

Firstly, scattered buildings increase networking difficulties. Most homestay clusters lack pre-buried underground pipeline corridors. Traditional networking solutions require laying extra fiber or network cables between separate buildings with high construction difficulty and high costs. Some homestays are built in mountainous or waterside areas with complex geological conditions, and pipeline excavation expenses may even exceed the cost of network equipment. In contrast, wireless bridging solutions cannot guarantee stable bandwidth and network connectivity.

Secondly, unified real-name authentication faces technical barriers. Independent authentication systems deployed in different homestays form isolated data islands. Guests who complete identity verification in Building A need to re-authenticate when accessing Wi-Fi in public areas of Building B, which greatly damages user experience. Meanwhile, front desk staff have to operate multiple management platforms and match guest information with corresponding building devices during check-in procedures, resulting in frequent operational errors and low work efficiency.

Thirdly, fragmented log management causes extra troubles. Separate systems in each homestay generate logs in inconsistent formats and scattered storage locations. When public security authorities submit log inspection requirements, managers have to log into every single system to extract, merge and screen data manually, which is time-consuming and prone to data loss.

Fourthly, repetitive operation and maintenance increase daily burdens. Multiple sets of network devices deployed in different buildings require independent daily maintenance. Fault troubleshooting, firmware upgrading and parameter adjustment for ONU terminals, wireless APs and switches need to be implemented repeatedly across all buildings, consuming plenty of energy of homestay operators without dedicated professional IT teams.

IV. Unified Real-Name Authentication & Centralized Log Aggregation

Based on the unified POL network architecture, the AINOPOL Portal authentication platform realizes full-area coverage with one-time deployment of authentication services.

After checking into any homestay building, guests can access the unified Portal verification page by connecting local Wi-Fi. The system supports multiple convenient authentication modes including SMS verification, WeChat Mini Program verification and room number plus surname verification, catering to both domestic and foreign guests. The core advantage lies in global valid authentication information across the whole scenic area network. Guests can move freely between different buildings without repeated identity verification, and maintain stable Wi-Fi connection seamlessly.

On the management side, front desk staff can check online user status, authentication records and historical usage data of all buildings via one unified management backend. The system supports docking with hotel PMS systems to automatically synchronize guest information and simplify check-in procedures. It also supports manual information entry for small-scale homestay groups without dedicated PMS systems, adapting to diversified management modes flexibly.

The advantages of unified architecture are more prominent in log retention management. All real-name authentication records and internet behavior logs generated in every room of all homestays are fully aggregated into the centralized log storage system connected with optical gateways. In strict accordance with Ministry of Public Security Decree No.151, the system automatically records complete data including authentication time, verification methods, online duration, assigned IP addresses and terminal device information in standard storage formats.

During security audits, managers only need to log into the unified management platform, set time ranges and export conditions, and generate complete standard log reports with one click. It completely eliminates repetitive login operations and manual data merging work, ensuring high efficiency and data accuracy. The system also supports automatic log backup and regular data archiving strategies to avoid permanent data loss caused by unexpected equipment failures.

Such centralized log management not only fully meets official compliance requirements, but also facilitates daily operational management. Operators can analyze network usage data of each homestay, summarize passenger flow peak periods, and optimize bandwidth allocation and guest service strategies accordingly.

V. Implementation Plan & Operational Values

In actual engineering projects, POL network deployment for clustered scenic homestays follows the principle of building main fiber trunks first and then branch lines for phased coverage. Constructors firstly complete the installation of optical gateway devices and lay main fiber lines extending to every homestay building. Afterwards, indoor POF optical-electrical composite cable wiring and ONU terminal installation are carried out in batches according to daily business arrangements. The whole construction process causes no business suspension, and all renovation work can be arranged flexibly.

After unified POL network deployment, overall management efficiency is greatly improved. Previously, multiple staff members were required to manage network operations in different buildings separately, while now one single manager can monitor the operating status of all network devices remotely via the cloud operation and maintenance platform. Real-time fault alarms and remote troubleshooting greatly shorten the emergency response time.

In terms of guest network experience, high-speed and stable fiber-optic network services become a core competitive advantage of local homestays. After sightseeing in the scenic area, guests can enjoy smooth network services for photo and video uploading, travel moment sharing and online video watching, experiencing network quality comparable to star-rated hotels. Satisfactory internet experience effectively optimizes guest reviews and boosts homestay rankings and word-of-mouth reputation on mainstream travel booking platforms.

From the perspective of compliance management, the unified authentication and centralized log architecture enable homestay operators to respond calmly to routine network security inspections. Automatic system operation, real-time log recording and one-click data export turn complicated compliance work into standardized daily operational procedures without extra management pressure.

The core of multi-building homestay networking and management lies in unification: unified network architecture, unified authentication platform, unified log management and unified operation & maintenance interface. Adopting the centralized management mode via M1 intelligent gateway plus distributed fiber coverage, AINOPOL POL connects scattered homestays into an integrated network system. It perfectly satisfies real-name authentication and log retention compliance regulations, while greatly cutting overall construction costs and daily operation burdens. It has become a mature and proven upgrading solution widely adopted by numerous scenic area homestay operators.