Router VLAN Auto-Configuration for QoS and MLO Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in setting Quality of Service (QoS) and other network functions on routers, requiring technical knowledge and cumbersome manual configuration, leading to suboptimal settings and inefficient network operations.
Innovation Solution
A router device that establishes a virtual local area network (VLAN) and configures QoS and multi-link operation (MLO) modes based on device and application information, automatically assigning a network service server, thereby simplifying network configuration and ensuring optimal network quality for connected terminal devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually configure QoS and network functions on routers, then network performance can be optimized, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The router device performs self-configuration by automatically determining terminal device information, selecting appropriate VLANs, and configuring QoS parameters without user intervention. The system autonomously completes the entire network function configuration process, eliminating manual operation while maintaining optimized network performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes multiple VLANs with different QoS configurations before terminal devices connect. When a terminal device connects, the router already has pre-configured VLANs ready to be assigned, eliminating the need for real-time manual configuration and reducing setup time.
2Reliability
If users manually configure QoS settings, then network quality can be improved, but technical knowledge and experience are required
Solution Approach 1:
The router device autonomously performs configuration tasks that previously required user expertise. It automatically collects terminal device information, determines appropriate VLAN assignments, and configures QoS parameters without requiring users to understand complex network concepts or manually input configuration commands.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary configuration mechanism that translates simple user actions (connecting to a network) into complex configuration tasks (VLAN assignment, QoS parameter setting). The router's configuration module acts as an intermediary that handles the technical complexity behind the scenes while providing simple user-facing functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users configure multiple network functions through separate interfaces, then detailed control is achieved, but the operation steps become cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple separate configuration interfaces and functions into a single unified configuration process. Instead of requiring users to navigate through separate interfaces for VLAN setup, QoS configuration, and terminal device management, the router combines these functions and completes them automatically in one integrated operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The router device implements a universal configuration mechanism that handles multiple network functions (VLAN assignment, QoS setting, terminal device identification) through a single automated process. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for users to separately configure each function through different interfaces.
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AI summary
A router device and a method for configuring network function thereof are provided. The method adapted to the router device includes the following steps. A virtual local area network is established for a network application scenario. When a terminal device is connected to the router device, the terminal device is determined to be belonging to the virtual local area network based on the connection information of the terminal device. A quality of service (QOS) setting and a multi-link operation (MLO) mode of the virtual local area network are configured based on device information and application information of the terminal device. A network service server for the virtual local area network is assigned.