Aggregated Network Link Selection and Bandwidth Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional networking modes that rely solely on wired or wireless connections fail to effectively utilize the bandwidth resources of network devices, leading to inefficient resource utilization and performance issues due to insufficient bandwidth utilization in both wireless and wired links.
Innovation Solution
An aggregated network approach that combines wired and wireless links, allowing nodes to select the optimal link for communication based on quality and bandwidth, and performs both wired and wireless networking simultaneously to maximize bandwidth utilization, using various protocols like Ethernet, PLC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee, and supports Multi-Link Operation to aggregate multiple wireless links.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional wired or wireless networking is used, then network connectivity is established, but bandwidth resource utilization is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple physical links (wired Ethernet and wireless Wi-Fi) into a single logical network interface, allowing simultaneous use of both links for data transmission. This merging enables the network device to aggregate bandwidth resources from different link types, resolving the contradiction by improving bandwidth utilization without requiring completely separate networking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The network device is designed to support multiple communication protocols (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, PLC) and can dynamically select and switch between different link types. This multi-functionality allows the same device to adapt to various networking scenarios and maximize bandwidth utilization across different physical media, addressing the insufficient resource utilization problem.
2Productivity
If multiple network devices are used to improve bandwidth, then network performance increases, but device complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple physical network interfaces into a single logical interface, presenting a unified network connection to higher-layer protocols and applications. This abstraction simplifies network management and configuration while maintaining the performance benefits of multiple physical links, as the system handles link aggregation and failover automatically without requiring complex manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The network device automatically performs link aggregation, failover detection, and traffic distribution across multiple physical links without requiring manual intervention. The system self-manages the complexity of coordinating multiple network devices and links, providing improved performance while keeping the management interface simple for users.
3Productivity
If both wired and wireless links are used in the same node, then bandwidth resource utilization improves, but link selection and management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges wired and wireless links into a unified logical interface that automatically manages traffic distribution. The system combines the high bandwidth of wired Ethernet with the mobility and flexibility of wireless Wi-Fi, presenting a single network connection to applications while internally optimizing traffic flow across both link types based on current conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The network system dynamically adjusts traffic distribution between wired and wireless links based on real-time conditions such as link quality, bandwidth availability, and traffic patterns. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to automatically optimize bandwidth utilization without requiring manual link selection or configuration, maintaining ease of operation while maximizing performance.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides method and apparatus for an aggregated network. A method for an aggregated network, for first node of the aggregated network, the method including: receiving a neighboring message(s) via physical links of the first node, wherein the received neighboring message includes aggregated networking information of a second node(s) that transmits the received neighboring message, and wherein the aggregated networking information includes at least one of wireless networking information and wired networking information of the second node(s); and performing at least one of wired networking or wireless networking with the second node based on the received neighboring message.