Network Connection Managing Device with Blacklist Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network connection management systems require manual configuration of electronic devices, which can be cumbersome and lack efficient control over device access to networks.
Innovation Solution
A network connection managing device with a detecting module, determining module, and executing module, that uses unique identifiers to manage network access by detecting device requests, checking blacklists, and configuring devices based on user input, while allowing or blocking connections and updating the blacklist accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is required for network connection, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic network configuration where the managing device autonomously obtains network information and configures external devices without manual intervention. The detecting module automatically detects connection requests, the determining module automatically determines configuration parameters, and the executing module automatically executes configuration, making the system self-serving and eliminating the need for users to manually configure network settings.
2Extent of automation
If automatic configuration is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network connection managing device is divided into three functional modules: a detecting module that detects connection requests, a determining module that determines configuration information, and an executing module that executes configuration. This segmentation allows each module to perform a specific function independently, making the automated system more manageable and easier to implement despite the increased automation.
3Reliability
If blacklist management is added, then network security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains a blacklist of external devices that are not allowed to connect to the network. Before allowing a device to connect, the determining module checks whether the device's identifier is recorded in the blacklist. This preliminary check prevents unauthorized devices from accessing the network, enhancing security by taking preventive action before potential harm can occur.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a device and a method for managing network connection. The device is used to connect a number of external devices to a network, and stores a plurality of pieces of network configuration information. The method includes detecting whether one or more external devices requests to connect to the network via the device; and determining the configuration information corresponding to each external device, configuring the allowed external devices and connecting the configured external devices to the network according to the determined network configuration information. A network connection managing system is further provided.