Configuring networks in client computing devices
US8655993B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/126
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for configuring network settings in a client computing device are provided. In some aspects, a method includes receiving a network configuration file including network settings for connecting to one or more networks and a signature. The method also includes authenticating the network configuration file based on the signature. The method also includes updating a network configuration of the client computing device with the network settings from the authenticated network configuration file.
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