Network Device Automatic Parameter Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

The inefficiency in setting network connection parameters due to the need for users to click on multiple options in a settings page, leading to low efficiency in configuring network connections.

Innovation Solution

Automatically determining and setting network connection parameters based on the supported protocols of the current access network, eliminating the need for users to navigate through multiple options in the settings page.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users manually navigate through multi-level options in settings page to configure network connection parameters, then the system provides comprehensive setting options, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveNetwork parameter configuration easeVSAvoidTime required for parameter setting
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the current access network type (e.g., WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile Network) and self-configures the appropriate network connection parameters without requiring user intervention. The router or network device independently identifies the network type and applies corresponding settings, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through multi-level options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes configuration parameters based on the detected network type. When the network type changes, the system automatically adjusts relevant parameters such as connection mode, authentication method, and protocol settings, transforming static manual configuration into dynamic adaptive configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the settings page provides detailed multi-level options for network configuration, then the system supports various network connection modes, but the complexity of the settings interface increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveNetwork connection mode supportVSAvoidSettings page structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically identifies the current access network type and self-configures the appropriate parameters, eliminating the need for users to navigate complex multi-level settings. The router or network device independently detects network conditions and applies corresponding configurations without user intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides a universal automatic configuration mechanism that handles multiple network types (WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile Network, etc.) through a single unified process. Instead of requiring separate configuration paths for each network type, the system uses one automatic detection and configuration mechanism that adapts to different network scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2866412B1Method for setting network connection parameters and apparatus thereof
Publication Date: 2021.04.21 XIAOMI INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a method for setting network connection parameters and transmit thereof which belong to an Internet technology field. The method comprises: acquiring network connection protocols supported by the current access network; determining a network connection protocol to be used according to the network connection protocols supported by the current access network; and automatically setting network connection parameters by using the network connection protocol to be used. With the present disclosure, the efficiency of setting network connection parameters may be improved.