Mesh Network Device WPS Connection Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional WPS connection technologies for network devices in mesh networks are inconvenient and inefficient, requiring users to manually determine the mode of network devices for establishing connections, which wastes time and complicates the process.
Innovation Solution
A network device with a WPS button and processing circuit that automatically determines whether an uplink or downlink connection is needed, using an indicator circuit to signal the mode and facilitating the corresponding connection process, including transmitting specific messages for authentication and information exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user manually determines the mode of network device to establish WPS connection, then the connection can be established, but the process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The network device automatically determines its own mode (AP mode or client mode) and selects the appropriate connection process without user intervention. The processing circuit checks whether an uplink connection exists and autonomously decides whether to execute uplink or downlink connection process, making the system self-serve and eliminating manual mode determination
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the connection status (whether uplink connection exists) to automatically adjust the connection process. The processing circuit continuously monitors the connection state and uses this feedback information to select the correct WPS connection mode, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to current network conditions
2Productivity
If the network device automatically determines the connection mode, then the operation becomes simpler and faster, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing circuit is pre-configured with the logic to determine connection mode and select appropriate WPS processes. The device performs preliminary setup of the decision-making framework during manufacturing, so that during operation it only needs to execute pre-planned logic based on current connection status, reducing runtime complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The WPS connection functionality is segmented into distinct processes (uplink connection process and downlink connection process) with clear decision boundaries. The processing circuit evaluates a simple condition (existence of uplink connection) and routes to one of two predefined process segments, making the complexity manageable and modular
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AI summary
A network device, which can be disposed in a mesh network, and include a WPS button and a processing circuit. The WPS button may trigger a WPS connection process. The processing circuit may be connected to the WPS button. The processing circuit can determine whether the uplink connection of the network device exists; if the uplink connection of the network device does not exist, the processing circuit can implement an uplink connection process; if the uplink connection of the network device exists, the processing circuit can implement a downlink connection process.