Network Synchronization via Physical Line Auto-Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network extenders, such as bridges, require manual and complex setup processes for hardware installation and software configuration, making them inconvenient to use, especially when users need to change network profiles for security reasons, leading to difficulties in establishing seamless connections across different locations.
Innovation Solution
A network synchronization system that uses a physical line, like an Ethernet cable or coaxial cable conforming to IEEE 1905.1, to automatically set up connections between a first network apparatus and at least one second network apparatus, enabling automatic profile capture and seamless internet connectivity by sending detection messages and request messages through the physical line, ensuring intuitive operation and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration is used for network extenders, then network connection can be established, but the setup process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The extender automatically obtains network profile information from the main router through physical line detection and automatic authentication, eliminating the need for manual configuration by users. The system performs self-service by autonomously completing the network setup process.
Solution Approach 2:
The main router pre-stores multiple network profile information (SSID, passwords, channels) and proactively transmits this information to extenders when needed. This preliminary preparation of configuration data enables extenders to automatically configure themselves without user intervention.
2Reliability
If manual reconfiguration is required when changing network profiles, then security can be maintained, but the process becomes extremely inconvenient and complex
Solution Approach 1:
When the main router's network profile changes, extenders automatically detect the change through physical line communication and reconfigure themselves by obtaining the new profile information autonomously, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration by users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where extenders continuously monitor the main router for profile changes through physical line detection. When changes are detected, the extenders automatically request and apply updated configuration information, ensuring synchronized security settings.
3Adaptability or versatility
If extenders are set up separately and manually, then individual configuration control is achieved, but the overall system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the configuration process of multiple extenders into a unified automatic setup procedure. All extenders in the network automatically obtain profile information from the main router through physical line communication, simplifying the overall system setup while maintaining individual extender functionality.
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AI summary
The present invention is to provide a network synchronization system, wherein a first network apparatus is connected to a physical line, stores a first profile at least including a Service Set Identifier (SSID), a pre-shared key and a channel, and can connect to the Internet according to the first profile and send out a detection message, and at least one second network apparatus is also connected to the physical line and can automatically generate a request message according to the detection message. When receiving the request message, the first network apparatus sends out the first profile in reply. Based on the first profile, the second network apparatus adds a second profile including the same SSID and pre-shared key but a different channel to itself, and then makes a seamless connection with the Internet through the physical line and the first network apparatus according to the second profile.