Network connection method, hotspot terminal and management terminal

An electronic device comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium coupled to the at least one processor, wherein

• the at least one processor is configured to execute one or more program codes stored in the non-transitory computer readable medium, and
• the non-transitory computer readable medium is configured to store the program codes which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to:
• scan for available networks;
• display names of first and second service set identifiers (SSIDs) for first and second available networks, respectively, provided by a wireless router,
• wherein the first available network is encrypted, the second available network is not encrypted, and the first and second available networks are provided by the wireless router;
• access the second available network;
• display a user interface prompting a user of the electronic device to request access to an Internet service;
• detect a user interaction with the user interface, and in response to detecting the user interaction with the user interface, generating a request for accessing the Internet service, wherein the request comprises an identity (ID) of the electronic device;
• receive information indicating access to the Internet service is allowed;
• and
• access the Internet service via the wireless router, wherein an Internet access limitation for the electronic device is set.

A wireless router comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium coupled to the at least one processor, wherein

• the processor is configured to execute program codes stored in the non-transitory computer readable medium, and
• the non-transitory computer readable medium is configured to store the program codes which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the wireless router to:
• provide first and second service set identifiers (SSIDs) for first and second available networks,
• wherein the first available network is encrypted and the second available network is not encrypted, and
• wherein the first and second available networks are provided by a same wireless router;
• receive a request from a first electronic device for accessing an Internet service, wherein the request comprising an identity (ID) of the first electronic device;
• receive a response from a second electronic device confirming that the first electronic device is permitted to access the Internet service;
• allow the first electronic device to access the Internet service via the wireless router;
• and
• set an Internet access limitation for the first electronic device.