WiFi Mesh Networking via QR Code Router Role Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing WiFi Mesh network apparatuses either lack flexibility or are difficult for non-technical users to set up, with existing methods requiring distinction between main gateways and sub-APs, leading to inconvenience and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A method involving scanning a QR code to collect router information, decrypting it, and sharing communication addresses with all online routers, allowing any device to function as a main gateway or sub-AP, simplifying setup through a cloud-based database and mobile app.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a main gateway is pre-defined at the factory, then the networking structure is stable, but the system loses flexibility when the main gateway is damaged or needs replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic role assignment where any router in the mesh network can be elected as main gateway based on current network conditions and router status. The system transitions from static factory-defined roles to dynamic role assignment, allowing automatic reconfiguration when the main gateway fails or needs replacement, thus resolving the contradiction between structural stability and adaptability
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually configure main gateway and sub-AP roles through management interface, then the system gains flexibility, but the operation becomes complex and difficult for non-technical users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the mesh network system to automatically perform role assignment and configuration without requiring user intervention. The routers self-organize into mesh topology and automatically elect a main gateway based on predefined algorithms, eliminating the need for users to manually configure roles through management interfaces, thus resolving the contradiction between flexibility and ease of operation
3Ease of operation
If QR code scanning and decryption is implemented for router identification, then the networking process is simplified, but the system requires additional security infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-encrypts router identification information and stores it in QR codes on each router before deployment. When networking, the system simply scans and decrypts these pre-prepared codes, eliminating the need for complex manual configuration. The security infrastructure is established in advance during manufacturing, allowing simple operation during deployment, thus resolving the contradiction between simplicity and infrastructure complexity
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AI summary
A WiFi wireless networking method, device, and storage medium are disclosed herein. The method includes steps of: collecting a scanned code information; acquiring a corresponding serial number according to the scanned code information; acquiring a corresponding communication address according to the serial number; acquiring all online routers; and sharing the communication address with all the online routers.