Router Mesh Networking Automation via Probe Request Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing router networking process is complex and inefficient, requiring manual operations and lacking intelligence in mesh network setups, which complicates the discovery and connection of routers in wireless mesh networks.
Innovation Solution
A method where a first router monitors probe requests from second routers, determines the appropriate router to network based on signal strength and equipment state, and establishes a connection through wireless access, eliminating the need for manual operations by enabling automatic networking through information exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual operations are used for router networking (clicking scan operation, add operation, or triggering networking buttons), then the networking process can be completed, but the operations are complicated and require manual keying, resulting in low degree of intelligence and low efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The router automatically discovers other routers through probe requests and completes networking without user intervention. The system performs self-service by autonomously executing the networking process including discovering available routers, selecting target routers, and establishing connections, eliminating the need for manual scan operations, add operations, or button triggering.
Solution Approach 2:
The router proactively sends probe requests to discover other routers before networking is initiated. This preliminary action of automatically discovering and identifying target routers eliminates the need for users to manually scan and select routers, streamlining the networking process.
2Productivity
If manual keying is required for router networking, then networking can be completed, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (clicking buttons, triggering networking actions) with automated electronic communication. The router uses probe requests and response messages to automatically discover and establish connections with other routers, substituting user manual keying with automated electronic discovery and networking protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The router sends probe requests and receives responses from other routers to automatically determine networking targets. This feedback mechanism enables the system to autonomously identify available routers and complete networking without manual intervention, significantly reducing the time required compared to manual operations.
3Productivity
If automated router discovery is implemented through probe requests, then networking efficiency is improved, but the system must process and analyze multiple probe requests and responses
Solution Approach 1:
The probe request mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it discovers available routers, identifies target routers for networking, and initiates the connection process. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate operations into a single automated process, improving efficiency without proportionally increasing complexity.
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AI summary
A probe request sent by at least one second router is received (S101). A router to be networked is determined (S102) from the at least one second router according to the probe request. A networking request carrying networking matching information is returned (S103, S406) to the router to be networked. Wireless access of the first router is enabled. The networking matching information is provided to the router to be networked for networking matching. After the router to be networked has enabled wireless access of the router to be networked based on the networking request, networking is completed (S104, S409, S510) by establishing (S407), based on wireless access of the first router and wireless access of the router to be networked, a connection with the router to be networked.