Access Point Controller Automated Maintenance via Status Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless network maintenance methods are costly and time-consuming due to the large number of access points, requiring extensive manual labor and resulting in prolonged recovery times after failures.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing an Access Point Controller (AC) that receives and updates wireless access network status parameters from access points (APs) using a time or event triggering mode, maintaining wireless network configuration parameters through an event update strategy, allowing for automatic adjustments and reducing manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual management method is adopted for wireless access points, then network maintenance can be performed with simple operations, but maintenance cost increases and recovery time after failure is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automated monitoring and maintenance. The AC controller automatically collects status parameters from APs, detects failures, and performs maintenance operations without requiring manual intervention from network maintenance personnel, thus reducing both operational complexity and recovery time
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback mechanisms where APs send status parameters to the AC controller, which processes this information and triggers appropriate maintenance actions. This closed-loop feedback system enables rapid detection and response to network issues, significantly reducing recovery time while maintaining operational simplicity
2Ease of operation
If manual management method is adopted for wireless access points, then operational simplicity is maintained, but maintenance cost increases due to need for more workers
Solution Approach 1:
The automated monitoring and maintenance system performs functions that would otherwise require human workers. The AC controller continuously monitors AP status, detects anomalies, and executes maintenance tasks automatically, eliminating the need for large teams of maintenance personnel while keeping operations simple
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical operations with automated electronic monitoring and control. Status parameters are automatically collected, processed, and acted upon by the AC controller, substituting human labor with an automated electronic system that reduces both worker quantity and operational complexity
3Loss of time
If automated status parameter updating is implemented, then maintenance time is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The AC controller serves multiple functions within a single system: it manages status parameter collection, performs event detection, executes maintenance operations, and coordinates with multiple APs. This multi-functional design reduces overall system complexity while enabling automated maintenance that significantly reduces maintenance time
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AI summary
The present invention provides a method, device and system for maintaining wireless networks, wherein the method includes: an AC receives a wireless access network status parameter fedback by an AP according to a time triggering mode or an event triggering mode; the AC updates the Status Set parameter of the AP locally stored, according to the wireless access network status parameter; the AC updates an event occurrence status parameter of the AP locally stored, according to the updated Status Set parameter and the event update strategy locally stored, wherein the event update strategy refers to an corresponding relationship between the Status Set parameter and the event occurrence status parameter; and the AC maintains the wireless network configuration parameter of the AP according to the updated event occurrence status parameter. By use of the present invention, the problems of a high maintenance cost for artificially maintaining wireless networks and a long maintenance time after a fault occurs are solved, and the stability of the user wireless networks are ensured.