Methods for performing network configuration on apparatus and network configuration systems are provided. The method includes connecting, by an apparatus, to a network configuration hotspot provided by a router; sending first apparatus information of the apparatus to a server through the network configuration hotspot; receiving a hotspot switching command sent by the server according to the first apparatus information, wherein the hotspot switching command includes hotspot information of an online hotspot; and when a designated network configuration condition is met, connecting to the online hotspot based on the hotspot switching command to complete the network configuration of the apparatus.