Synchronizing Access-Point and Proxy Credentials via Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Connection credentials maintained by access-point devices and proxy devices often become out-of-sync, rendering the proxy ineffective when the proxy is new or the access-point credentials are updated, leading to synchronization issues in information handling systems.
Innovation Solution
An information handling system establishes connections with both the access-point device via one communication path and the proxy device via another, determining and synchronizing the connection credentials using a configuration device with multiple network interfaces, ensuring the correct credentials are maintained on both devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If connection credentials are maintained separately on the access-point device and proxy device, then each device can independently store and manage its own credentials, but the credentials become out-of-sync when the proxy is new or when access-point credentials are updated
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes feedback loops between the access-point device and proxy device through the information handling system. The system continuously monitors credential status on both devices and automatically initiates synchronization when discrepancies are detected, ensuring credentials remain in sync without manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The information handling system acts as an intermediary between the access-point device and proxy device. It receives credential data from both devices, compares them, and coordinates the synchronization process, simplifying the overall system by centralizing the comparison and coordination logic
2Ease of operation
If the proxy device is used to transfer connection credentials via NFC, then the access-point device can be associated with the connecting device when out of reach, but the proxy becomes ineffective when credentials become out-of-sync
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary synchronization of connection credentials between the access-point device and proxy device before the proxy is needed for transfer. By ensuring credentials are synchronized in advance, the system guarantees the proxy remains effective when actually used for remote association operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous monitoring and feedback mechanisms that detect when credentials become out-of-sync and automatically trigger re-synchronization, ensuring the proxy device maintains current credentials and remains effective for remote association operations
3Reliability
If connection credentials are updated on the access-point device, then the access-point can maintain current authentication information, but the proxy device credentials become outdated
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes real-time feedback mechanisms where the access-point device notifies the information handling system when credentials are updated. The system then automatically propagates these updates to the proxy device, eliminating synchronization delays and ensuring both devices maintain current authentication information simultaneously
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment, a method includes establishing a connection with an access-point (AP) device via a first communication path. The method further includes establishing a connection with a proxy device for the AP device via a second communication path that is distinct from the first communication path. In addition, the method includes determining a set of connection credentials maintained by the AP device. Furthermore, the method includes determining a set of connection credentials maintained by the proxy device. Additionally, the method includes identifying a correct set of connection credentials. The correct set includes at least one of the first set and the second set. The method also includes synchronizing the first set and the second set according to the correct set.