Method and apparatus for configuring communications settings in a computer system
US6314516A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0889
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for configuring communications settings in a computer system is provided. The method includes receiving a configuration settings file. The configuration settings file includes global connection settings, a connection type, and connection type specific settings. A communications link is configured to address a service provider based on the global settings. An access device in the computer system is configured based on the connection type and the connection type specific settings.
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