Method for determining networking mode supported by cell and device

A method for determining a networking mode supported by a cell, applied to a terminal device and comprising:

• sending SIB1-related information of a target cell to a network device, so that the network device sends a connection setup request to the target cell;
• and when connection setup of the network device and the target cell fails, the network device determines that the target cell supports standalone networking;
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• sending SIB1-related information of a target cell to a network device, so that the network device sends a connection setup request to the target cell;
• the network device receives, from the target cell, a first message responding to the connection setup request, wherein the first message comprises second indication information, and the second indication information is used to indicate a networking mode supported by the target cell;
• and the network device determines, according to the second indication information, the networking mode supported by the target cell.

A network device, comprising:

• a processor, a memory, and a program that is stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein the program, when executed by the processor, implements the following steps:
• when receiving SIB1-related information sent by a terminal device, sending a connection setup request to a target cell;
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• when connection setup of the network device and the target cell fails, determining that the target cell supports standalone networking;
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• receiving, from the target cell, a first message responding to the connection setup request, wherein the first message comprises second indication information, and the second indication information is used to indicate a networking mode supported by the target cell;
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• determining, according to the second indication information, the networking mode supported by the target cell.