Electronic Apparatus AP Switching Control via IEEE 802.11v Disabling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless LAN systems face challenges in efficiently switching access points based on congestion and radio wave conditions, potentially leading to disruptions in connectivity, especially when certain conditions are met, such as specific functions being executed or installation environments.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a processor and memory that receives access point change requests, sets processing to enable or disable Agile Multiband settings, and upon disabling, disconnects from the current access point, notifies it does not support IEEE 802.11v, and then reconnects, preventing unnecessary access point switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the access point switches connection destinations based on congestion and radio wave conditions, then data exchange efficiency is improved, but connectivity stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the electronic apparatus by switching between IEEE 802.11v support and non-support modes. When connectivity stability is prioritized, the system pretends not to support 802.11v, preventing AP-initiated connection changes. When data exchange efficiency is prioritized, the system enables 802.11v support, allowing dynamic AP switching based on congestion and radio conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic adaptability by allowing the electronic apparatus to change its 802.11v support status based on operational conditions. The system can dynamically switch between enabling and disabling 802.11v functionality, transforming from a static configuration to a dynamic one that adapts to different operational requirements.
2Reliability
If the electronic apparatus supports IEEE 802.11v for access point switching, then connectivity optimization is improved, but processing load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the 802.11v support functionality from the core system, making it an optional, switchable component rather than a permanently integrated feature. By pretending not to support 802.11v when necessary, the system removes the associated processing overhead and complexity, keeping only the essential connectivity functions.
3Reliability
If the electronic apparatus disconnects and reconnects to prevent access point switching, then connectivity stability is improved, but connection time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by proactively disconnecting and reconnecting to the access point before problematic AP switching can occur. By pretending not to support 802.11v, the system preemptively prevents future connection instability, avoiding the need for repeated disconnections and reconnections in response to switching issues.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor that are configured to receive a change request of an access point serving as a connection destination from an access point; set processing based on the change request from the access point to enabled or disabled; and, in response to the setting of the processing to disabled, perform control such that a connection to a connected access point is disconnected, the disconnected access point is notified of information indicating that the electronic apparatus does not support the change request, and a reconnection to the disconnected access point is established.