The internet principle of “end-end” cannot distinguish host-network interface, so the intent of the user cannot be aware by the network, which decreases the efficiency of the transmission. The novel edge computing-based active network especially for user intent, i-ECAN, was proposed, and the concept of the user forwarding intent was designed, which was utilized to inform the network the intent directly by the end system and was executed on the basis of the resource of edge computing. The i-ECAN can embody the user′s intention in the forwarding decision of network nodes and be used in mobile communication, video broadcast, and data fusion in internet of things. In the wireless network based on CORE simulator, the switching time of normal wireless network and wireless network based on i-ECAN was compared, which proves the rationality and the feasibility of i-ECAN. The i-ECAN extends the interface between the end system and the network, which enforces the collaboration between machines and networks.