Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that easily interface with, configure, and manage embedded devices, such as telecommunication devices, and that interface with, configure, and manage networks equipped with such embedded devices. In some embodiments, a system comprising a graphical user interface with common abstractions for the settings of an embedded device is presented to a user. In some embodiments, the abstractions are displayed to the user as intuitive icons. In some embodiments, these icons use pictures, colors, and/or other graphical and animation techniques to illustrate device management functions to a user. Using embodiments, the user is able to easily determine how he/she wants the embedded device configured, and can also quickly configure the device in that manner without having to be familiar with the underlying settings of the device. Further, the user can use the interface to manage the device by changing settings or uses of the device as necessary.