Provisioned Configuration for Wireless Network Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for configuring wireless devices to access restricted networks are complex, require high technical expertise, and are difficult to maintain, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses lacking specialized knowledge or support.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses an authentication server with an authentication module, provisioned configuration database, and application generation module to generate and execute a provisioned configuration application on wireless devices, allowing them to access restricted networks based on user and device authentication, enabling user-friendly and low-maintenance configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wireless security protocols are implemented manually, then network security is improved, but device complexity and technical expertise requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service configuration where wireless devices automatically obtain and apply security protocols without manual intervention. The device independently queries the server, receives appropriate protocol configurations, and applies them automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex security settings.
Solution Approach 2:
A server acts as an intermediary between the wireless device and the restricted network. The server mediates the configuration process by receiving device information, determining appropriate security protocols, and providing pre-configured connection parameters, thereby simplifying the complex security implementation for end users.
2Reliability
If individual device configuration is performed manually, then access control is improved, but time consumption and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
Security protocols and connection parameters are pre-configured on the server before devices need to connect. The server maintains a database of pre-configured protocols for different networks and devices, allowing rapid deployment without manual configuration at the point of connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides universal configuration capability that works across multiple device types and network configurations through a single automated interface. The server can handle various wireless protocols and device configurations uniformly, eliminating the need for separate manual configuration processes for different scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple security protocols are supported, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each wireless device receives customized security protocol configurations tailored to its specific capabilities and the particular network it needs to access. The server determines the appropriate protocol for each device-network pair, allowing devices to support multiple protocols without permanently configuring all of them, thereby reducing complexity.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for provisioned configuration of wireless devices to allow access to restricted wireless networks are provided. Using an open wireless or wired network, a user of a wireless device may be authenticated. A configuration application, which includes the parameters and policies of the provisioned configuration, is generated, transferred to, and executed on the wireless device. Following configuration by the application, the wireless device is allowed to access the restricted wireless network within the parameters and policies of the provisioned configuration.