Wireless Network Adapter Compatibility Feedback Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
New network apparatuses may fail to connect to existing wireless networks due to unsupported network wireless settings, despite the sending side network apparatus transmitting the necessary authentication or encryption schemes, as not all network apparatuses can utilize all types of wireless settings.
Innovation Solution
A wireless connecting system that includes a first network apparatus connected to a wireless network and a second network apparatus, where the first apparatus stores and sends the network wireless setting using an ad-hoc mode, and the second apparatus determines if it can adapt to this setting, with the results being communicated back to the first apparatus for output, allowing users to take corrective measures if the connection fails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the sending side network apparatus transmits the network wireless setting to the new network apparatus, then the new network apparatus can receive the authentication or encryption scheme, but the new network apparatus may still fail to connect if it does not support the transmitted wireless setting type
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the new network apparatus sends a determination result back to the sending side apparatus indicating whether it can adapt to the received network wireless setting. This feedback loop allows the system to identify compatibility issues and provides clear information about connection failures, enabling users to take appropriate corrective measures such as changing the wireless setting type.
2Ease of operation
If the system provides clear failure information to users, then users can take corrective measures, but the device complexity increases due to the determination and communication mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The determination device in the new network apparatus autonomously evaluates whether it can adapt to the received network wireless setting without requiring external intervention or complex manual configuration. The apparatus self-determines its compatibility and communicates the result back, simplifying the user's task to merely observing the determination result and taking basic corrective actions if needed.
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AI summary
A wireless connecting system includes a first network apparatus connected to a wireless network and a second network apparatus to be connected to the wireless network. The first network apparatus stores a network wireless setting and an ad-hoc wireless setting. The second network apparatus stores the same ad-hoc wireless setting as that stored in the first network apparatus. The first network apparatus sends the network wireless setting using the ad-hoc wireless setting. The second network apparatus receives the network wireless setting using the ad-hoc wireless setting, determines whether or not the received network wireless setting is adaptive in the second network apparatus, and sends the determination result using the ad-hoc wireless setting. The first network apparatus receives the determination result using the ad-hoc wireless setting, and outputs the received determination result.