Network Configuration via Pre-stored Device Identifiers
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of configuring network systems, particularly for home users, leads to a high number of technical support calls and poor customer experience due to the need for manual setup and configuration.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a network access point and an information handling system with pre-stored identifying information on a computer-readable medium, allowing for automatic configuration of network parameters between the access point and the system, reducing the need for user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual network configuration is implemented, then network setup flexibility is improved, but configuration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-stores identifying information (such as MAC addresses or device identifiers) of network devices in the information handling system before delivery to the user. This preliminary action enables the system to automatically recognize and configure network parameters without requiring manual user input during setup, thereby reducing configuration complexity while maintaining setup flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-configuration by automatically determining network parameters based on the pre-stored identifying information. The information handling system autonomously configures its network settings without external intervention, eliminating the need for users to manually configure network parameters and significantly simplifying the configuration process
2Ease of operation
If automatic configuration is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability may worsen due to potential configuration errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the network access point communicates with the information handling system to verify the pre-stored identifying information. The system automatically determines whether the stored information matches the actual network device, and only proceeds with configuration when verification succeeds. This feedback loop ensures configuration reliability while maintaining automatic operation
Solution Approach 2:
By pre-storing accurate identifying information during manufacturing before the product reaches the user, the system eliminates the need for users to manually enter potentially erroneous data. This preliminary configuration action, performed under controlled manufacturing conditions, ensures data accuracy and enhances configuration reliability while maintaining ease of operation
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AI summary
A system and method for configuring a network are disclosed. A method may include storing identifying information associated with one or more network devices on a computer-readable medium in an information handling system prior to delivery of the information handling system to a user. The method may also include determining whether the identifying information stored on the information handling system is associated with the network access point. The method may further include automatically configuring network parameters for communication between the network access point and the information handling system in response to a determination that the identifying information stored on the information handling system is associated with the network access point.