Preconfigured SSIDs for Automatic Remote Private Network Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require complex manual configurations for users to connect to remote private networks, consuming significant time and effort.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a networking device configured with dedicated SSIDs for remote private networks and eSIM profiles that allow automatic encrypted connections without manual intervention, enabling seamless switching between private and public networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration methods are used for connecting to remote private networks, then connection security and reliability are maintained, but user time consumption and operational complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration by pre-provisioning eSIM profiles with network credentials and authentication information before the user needs to connect. The networking device is pre-configured with multiple SSIDs corresponding to different private networks, so when a user selects a network, the connection parameters are already prepared and ready for immediate encrypted connection establishment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing users to automatically connect to private networks through simple selection of pre-configured SSIDs or eSIM profiles without requiring manual configuration of complex network parameters. The networking device automatically manages the connection process, including authentication and encrypted tunnel establishment, based on user selection.
2Reliability
If manual configuration steps are required for network connection, then connection security is maintained through controlled access, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex user input requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The networking device acts as an intermediary between the user and the private network infrastructure. It provides a simplified interface where users only need to select from pre-configured SSIDs or eSIM profiles, while the networking device handles all complex authentication, encryption, and connection management tasks, thereby maintaining security while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates simplified copies of network access through pre-configured SSIDs and eSIM profiles that represent complex network connections. Instead of requiring users to input detailed network parameters, they interact with simplified profile representations that encapsulate all necessary connection information, maintaining security while dramatically improving usability.
3Ease of operation
If automated connection systems are implemented, then ease of operation and connection speed improve, but device complexity and configuration requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the complexity by separating configuration tasks from usage tasks. The initial configuration of multiple SSIDs and eSIM profiles is performed once during system setup or provisioning, dividing the complex configuration work from the simple user selection process. This segmentation allows automated connection with minimal user effort while containing complexity in the initial setup phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The networking device is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple private network connections through a single unified interface. By integrating support for multiple SSIDs and eSIM profiles within one device, the system consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate configuration processes, reducing overall system complexity while enabling automated connections to multiple networks.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple network profiles are stored for different private networks, then adaptability and versatility improve, but memory requirements and configuration management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses lightweight profile copies stored in the networking device that reference or point to the actual network credentials and authentication information. Instead of storing complete network configurations for multiple private networks, the system maintains simplified profile representations that consume minimal memory while still enabling adaptation to different networks through selective profile activation.
Data Source
AI summary
One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for automatically connecting a client device to a remote private network are provided. In an example, a networking device receives, from a client device, a first network-access request indicative of a first service set identifier (SSID). In response to the first network-access request, the networking device (i) establishes an encrypted connection between the networking device and a remote private network, and (ii) provides the client device with access to resources of the remote private network via the encrypted connection.