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Configuring a network device

US8693465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2012
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/082
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method performed by a device adapted for communication over a network includes establishing a presence on the network, obtaining default configuration information for the device via the network, the default configuration information identifying a service on the network, receiving a request for validation information from the service, providing the validation information to the service, the service generating device-specific information in response to the validation information, and obtaining the device-specific information.

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