Network Gateway Interface Auto-Selection for Seamless Upgrades
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunication operators face challenges in upgrading network infrastructure without replacing gateways, as users need to manually configure devices to switch from ADSL to VDSL2 or fiber optics, which is complex and risky, especially for non-technical users managing multiple ports for LAN and WAN traffic.
Innovation Solution
A networking device that automatically detects and selects the most appropriate interface to access a third network by simultaneously requesting access through all interfaces, identifying responsive interfaces, and applying selection rules to connect to either a LAN or WAN, allowing users to plug into any interface for access without manual configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the operator replaces ADSL2+ with VDSL2 or fiber optics, then network transmission performance is improved, but device complexity and user configuration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway automatically detects the type of network connection available through its interfaces and self-configures to use the appropriate interface for Internet access. The system performs automatic detection of ADSL, VDSL2, or fiber Ethernet connections and configures itself without requiring user intervention, thereby resolving the contradiction between improved transmission performance and reduced configuration complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway dynamically changes its operational parameters based on the detected network interface type. It identifies the available interfaces (ADSL port, VDSL2 port, Ethernet ports) and adjusts its configuration to utilize the most appropriate interface for Internet access, allowing seamless transition between different network technologies without manual reconfiguration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the user manually configures the gateway to switch from ADSL to VDSL2 or fiber, then network upgrade is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway autonomously detects the type of access network available (ADSL, VDSL2, or fiber Ethernet) and automatically configures itself to use the appropriate interface. This self-service capability eliminates the need for users to manually configure the gateway when network technology is upgraded, maintaining ease of operation while achieving adaptability to different network standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway is designed with multi-functionality to support multiple network interface types (ADSL, VDSL2, fiber Ethernet) simultaneously. It can detect and adapt to any of these interface types, providing universal compatibility across different network technologies without requiring separate configuration procedures for each technology.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the gateway provides multiple interfaces for different network types, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway automatically detects which interfaces are connected to what type of network (ADSL, VDSL2, or fiber Ethernet) and self-configures to use the most appropriate interface for Internet access. This automatic detection and configuration process simplifies interface management despite the presence of multiple interfaces, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring the user to configure which interface to use for each network type, the system inverts the approach by having the gateway automatically detect the network type at each interface and determine the optimal configuration itself. This inversion of the configuration process eliminates the need for complex user management of multiple interfaces.
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AI summary
The present invention concerns a networking device (1) comprising interfacing means (15) for accessing a first network (17) or a second network (18), and comprising identifying means (14) for detecting an access to the first network, and selecting means (13) for picking an access among a plurality of accesses to the first network for accessing a third network (19).