Wireless Access Point Abnormal Device Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless network security is compromised due to password sharing, making it difficult for administrators to detect unauthorized access without constant backend monitoring, leading to insecurity and poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for a wireless access point to query an abnormally accessing device list, determine if the number of abnormal devices exceeds a threshold within a set time period, and transmit a prompt message to the administrator when compromised, using signal intensity, access count, or access time criteria to identify abnormal devices and dynamically set or acquire a threshold based on normal access patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If password sharing software is used to share wireless network access, then ease of operation is improved, but network security is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection by monitoring access patterns before significant security breaches occur. It establishes baseline access characteristics and proactively identifies abnormal access behaviors, allowing administrators to take preventive actions before passwords are widely compromised.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where access information is collected, analyzed, and used to generate alerts. When abnormal access patterns are detected, the system provides feedback to administrators through notifications, enabling them to respond to security threats in real-time based on objective data.
2Measurement precision
If administrators manually monitor network access to detect password sharing, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service monitoring where the wireless access point automatically collects, analyzes, and evaluates access information without requiring administrator intervention. The system autonomously identifies abnormal access patterns and generates alerts, freeing administrators from manual monitoring tasks while maintaining high detection accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical monitoring with automated electronic detection systems. The wireless access point uses embedded processing capabilities to automatically analyze access patterns, substitute human administrators with algorithmic detection mechanisms that operate continuously without fatigue or time constraints.
3Productivity
If automated detection systems are implemented to monitor access patterns, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless access point is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a network access device and a security detection system. By integrating detection capabilities into the existing access point infrastructure, the system avoids adding separate dedicated monitoring devices, thereby limiting complexity increases while maintaining high detection productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses access information as an intermediary to bridge network operations and security detection. Rather than directly monitoring complex cryptographic protocols or device identities, the system analyzes intermediate access patterns such as connection timestamps, data transmission volumes, and access frequencies, simplifying the detection mechanism while maintaining effectiveness.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for managing a wireless network connection are provided. According to an example of the method, a wireless access point may determine whether a number of abnormal mobile devices exceeds a number threshold within a first set time period when the number of abnormal mobile devices access a wireless network via the wireless access point, and the wireless access point transmits a prompt message to a preset device corresponding to the wireless access point when the number of abnormal mobile devices exceeds the number threshold and the prompt message is configured to prompt that access information of the wireless access point is compromised.