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Network connection configuration method, network connection configuration apparatus, image forming apparatus,and storage medium

US11687298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2021
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a network connection configuration method, a network connection configuration apparatus, an image forming apparatus, and a storage medium. The method includes sending out a first SSID without a corresponding encryption key, such that an electronic device receiving the first SSID is capable of establishing a keyless communication connection with the image forming apparatus based on the first SSID; executing a preset operation which includes acquiring wireless network information sent by the electronic device which establishes the keyless communication connection with the image forming apparatus, and establishing a communication connection with a corresponding wireless network device based on the wireless network information; and sending out a second SSID with a corresponding encryption key, such that the electronic device which receives the second SSID is capable of establishing a key communication connection with the image forming apparatus based on the second SSID and the corresponding encryption key.

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