Mobile Access Point Network Resource Sharing via Indoor AP Collaboration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of user terminals leads to network congestion due to the frequent use of limited network resources, particularly in 3G network access.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that enable multiple access points to collaborate by exchanging SSID and encryption information through a physical connection channel, disabling the Wi-Fi search function of mobile access points, and enabling a fixed network connection to reduce network resource consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If user terminals frequently use 3G network access, then Internet access convenience is improved, but network resources are exhausted and network congestion occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines mobile AP and indoor AP into a unified access system where mobile AP provides portability and indoor AP provides stable fixed network access. When mobile AP detects it is within the coverage area of indoor AP, it automatically switches to use indoor AP's network resources, thereby sharing the fixed network bandwidth and reducing congestion on the 3G network while maintaining convenient Internet access for users.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple Wi-Fi enabled APs are combined to extend coverage, then network coverage area is improved, but network resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network selection where mobile AP automatically adjusts its operating mode based on its location and the availability of indoor AP. When mobile AP is within indoor AP's coverage area, it dynamically switches to use the fixed network through indoor AP, thereby extending effective coverage without continuously consuming mobile network resources. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize resource usage based on real-time conditions.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for accessing the Internet. The method includes: establishing a connection with a mobile access point (AP), and receiving service set identifier (SSID) information and encryption information of the mobile AP by using a physical connection channel storing the SSID information and the encryption information of the mobile AP into a first SSID name; sending disable information to the mobile AP, where the disable information is used for the mobile AP to disable its Wi-Fi search function; and enabling its first SSID name, so that a mobile terminal in communication with the mobile AP accesses the Internet by invoking the SSID information and the encryption information in the first SSID name.