Wireless Mesh AP Autonomous Network Joining via Identifier Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of wireless mesh networks requires substantial technical knowledge and physical interaction, making it difficult for users to form or install these networks efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A wireless mesh access point determines a candidate set of unique identifiers by monitoring wireless communications, selects a suitable identifier, establishes a link with a controller, and transmits a request to join the network, repeating the process if rejected with reason information to refine the selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a user manually configures each wireless mesh AP with network information and physically positions them, then the network can be installed with proper topology and connectivity, but the installation process requires substantial technical knowledge and physical interaction
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless mesh AP autonomously performs network configuration by automatically detecting available networks, selecting appropriate network identifiers, and establishing connections without user intervention. The system self-configures by monitoring wireless communications, determining candidate sets of unique identifiers, and autonomously joining the mesh network.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless mesh AP performs preliminary actions by proactively monitoring wireless communications and identifying candidate network identifiers before formal network joining occurs. This preliminary detection and selection process prepares the AP for automatic network integration without requiring user configuration.
2Productivity
If manual configuration methods are used, then network setup can be controlled and verified, but the process is time-consuming and requires user expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic configuration process eliminates the need for user intervention in network setup, allowing multiple APs to be deployed simultaneously without sequential manual configuration. Each AP independently performs network detection, identifier selection, and joining operations, dramatically accelerating deployment speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration actions with automated electronic processes. Instead of users physically positioning and configuring APs, the system uses automated wireless monitoring, electronic identifier selection, and programmatic network joining to achieve rapid deployment.
3Extent of automation
If the AP monitors multiple wireless communications to find a suitable network, then it can autonomously join the correct network, but the process may involve multiple rejections and iterations
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the AP monitors controller responses to join requests. When a join attempt is rejected, the AP receives feedback containing reason information, uses this feedback to refine its candidate set selection, and iteratively adjusts its approach until successful network joining is achieved.
Solution Approach 2:
The AP autonomously processes join request rejections by automatically analyzing reason information, filtering candidate identifiers based on rejection feedback, and independently initiating new join attempts without user intervention. This self-correcting process maintains high automation while adapting to network conditions.
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AI summary
A wireless mesh access point (AP) determines a candidate set of Basic Service Set Identifiers (BSSIDs) or other unique identifiers by monitoring for detection of a set of wireless communications, each bearing a unique identifier. The AP selects a candidate unique identifier from the candidate set. The AP establishes a wireless communication link with a controller of a wireless mesh network associated with the candidate unique identifier. The AP transmits a request to the controller to join the wireless mesh network associated with the candidate unique identifier. The AP receives a response from the controller indicating either acceptance or rejection of the request. If the response indicates rejection, the AP rejects one or more unique identifiers in the candidate set in response to reason information included in the rejection.