Systems, devices, agents and methods for monitoring and automatic reboot and restoration of computers, local area networks, wireless access points, modems and other hardware
US8365018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2823
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of the invention is a client on a local area network that periodically and automatically evaluates its physical connectivity with the local area network, exercises local-network services such as DHCP, and verifies Internet connectivity and function by pinging one or more numerically specified IP addresses and by pinging one or more IP addresses specified by an FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) known to the assigned DNS servers. An embodiment of the invention may include a plurality of client elements monitoring one or more networks. Functionality according to embodiments of the invention can send notices, automatically initiate action, and otherwise assist in, among other things, remote monitoring and administration of networks, and particularly wireless networks.
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