Automatic VLAN Configuration via Untagged Port Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing VLAN systems face performance degradation due to resource occupation and complexity from monitoring VLAN IDs in data messages, leading to reduced stability and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A network configuration method that includes receiving and setting VLAN information between devices, establishing communication links, and performing collision detection and avoidance to simplify the network architecture and improve stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a terminal manually configures network parameters for each network node, then network connection can be established, but the configuration process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork configuration easeVSAvoidconfiguration process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal automatically obtains network parameters from the first network node without user intervention. The terminal receives system information including second network parameters, determines first network parameters based on mapping relationships, and configures itself automatically, eliminating manual configuration operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The network node pre-configures mapping relationships between different network parameters before the terminal needs them. This allows the terminal to automatically determine correct parameters by referencing pre-established mappings, avoiding complex real-time configuration decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If network parameters are manually configured for each node, then connection can be established, but time is lost during configuration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork connection speedVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal automatically configures network parameters by receiving system information from the network node and using pre-stored mapping relationships to determine first network parameters. This self-configuration process eliminates time-consuming manual operations and accelerates network connection establishment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Mapping relationships between network parameters are pre-configured in the terminal before actual network connection is needed. When connecting to a network node, the terminal can immediately use these pre-established mappings to quickly determine appropriate parameters, significantly reducing configuration time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal supports multiple network types, then network adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork type adaptabilityVSAvoidterminal structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal employs a universal parameter determination mechanism that works across different network types (NR, LTE, etc.). By using standardized mapping relationships between frequency point indices and network parameters, the same terminal architecture can adapt to multiple network types without requiring type-specific configuration logic, thus maintaining simplicity while achieving versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4117233B1Network configuration method, terminal, system, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

A network configuration method, a terminal, a system, and a storage medium, the method comprising: receiving first configuration information from a first device; configuring virtual local area network (VLAN) information of a second device according to the first configuration information and obtaining second configuration information; and the first device establishing a communication connection with the second device by means of an untagged port.