Wireless Network Device Control via Master AP Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless network device control methods require repeated connection and disconnection to manage multiple devices, which is resource-consuming and complicates the setup of local area networks (LANs), as most control devices can only connect to one access point (AP) at a time.
Innovation Solution
A method where a control device with a wireless network function scans for AP mode devices, selects one as a master AP, and sets others to client mode, allowing them to connect through the master AP for unified control without manual profile input, thereby simplifying the process of forming a LAN.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a control device connects to multiple AP mode wireless network devices separately, then each device can be controlled, but the control device has to repeatedly connect and disconnect which is resource-consuming and time-wasting
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple wireless network devices are merged into a single wireless network by designating one device as master AP and others as clients. The control device connects to the master AP once and can then control all devices in the network through this single connection, eliminating the need for repeated connections to each device individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The master AP acts as an intermediary between the control device and other wireless network devices. The control device communicates with slave devices through the master AP, which forwards control commands and data between the control device and slave devices in the wireless network.
2Productivity
If a control device connects to one AP at a time, then connection management is simple, but controlling multiple wireless network devices becomes complicated and resource-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple wireless network devices are merged into a single wireless network by designating one device as master AP and others as clients. The control device connects to the master AP once and can then control all devices in the network through this single connection, eliminating the need for repeated connections to each device individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The master AP serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as an access point for the control device to connect to the wireless network, and also serves as a relay or bridge for communicating with slave devices. This multi-functionality allows the system to control multiple devices through a single connection point.
3Ease of manufacture
If manual profile input is required for setting up LAN, then network configuration is precise, but the setup process becomes time-consuming and complex for users
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless network devices perform self-configuration by automatically generating and sharing wireless profiles. When devices are in proximity, they automatically exchange necessary network configuration information and establish connections without requiring manual profile input from users, thereby simplifying the setup process.
Solution Approach 2:
Wireless profiles are pre-configured and stored in the devices before actual network setup is needed. When devices need to connect, they retrieve and share these pre-prepared profiles automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually input profile information during the setup process.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method for controlling wireless network devices, which includes the following steps: a control device with a wireless network function is utilized to scan several access-point (AP) mode wireless network devices. One of the AP mode wireless network devices is selected as a master AP according to the scanning result. The at least one AP mode wireless network device other than the selected one is set to a client mode. The at least one wireless network device set to the client mode builds a connection to the control device with a wireless network function through the master AP. The present invention also discloses a control device with a wireless network function.