Method and apparatus for configuring a device that is non-conforming with a management system using configurations provided by the management system over a network
US7302476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/125
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for configuring a device that is non-conforming with a management system using configurations provided by the management system over a network. A network event generated from the device is detected. In response to the network event, the set of configurations from the management system are retrieved for the device. The set of configurations are converted into a form that is suitable for the device. The device is enabled to use the set of configurations to communicate over the network.
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