Session-Based Wireless Device Configuration via Network Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Configuring personal mobile devices for enterprise wireless networks is complicated due to the variety of devices and capabilities, making it challenging to optimize performance during communication sessions.
Innovation Solution
Implementing session-based device configuration techniques, where a network controller dynamically configures device settings on a per-session basis by applying network policies to optimize performance, including parameters for off-channel scanning, power management, and quality of service, using a communication API to notify and configure client devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If personal mobile devices are allowed to connect to enterprise wireless networks, then cost savings and user convenience are achieved, but device configuration complexity increases due to variety of devices and capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing devices to automatically receive and apply configuration parameters without manual user intervention. The configuration broker autonomously manages the distribution of network settings, authentication credentials, and policy parameters to devices based on their identity and session context, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex enterprise network settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration broker acts as an intermediary between the enterprise network infrastructure and diverse mobile devices. It translates network policies into device-specific configuration parameters and manages the distribution process, serving as a mediator that handles the complexity of device variety and capability differences while presenting a simplified interface to both users and network administrators.
2Reliability
If devices are configured with enterprise network settings, then network connectivity is enabled, but optimization of device performance during communication sessions becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic configuration where device settings are not static but are continuously adjusted based on real-time session attributes and network conditions. Configuration parameters such as QoS policies, power management settings, and off-channel scanning intervals are dynamically modified during communication sessions to optimize device performance while maintaining reliable connectivity, adapting to changing session requirements and network state.
3Device complexity
If static device configuration is used, then configuration simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different communication sessions and network states is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration actions by pre-establishing device profiles and configuration templates before communication sessions begin. The configuration broker prepares session-specific parameters and policies in advance based on device identity and session type, allowing rapid adaptation when sessions start without requiring complex real-time configuration decisions during active communication.
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AI summary
Techniques for session-based device configuration are described. According to one or more implementations, various settings of a wireless device are configured to optimize device performance while participating in a communication session via a wireless network. The settings, for instance, are configured dynamically and on a per-session basis.