Configuration of a network node using captive mode
US8706851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0293
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a network node arranged to provide an end user of a network terminal in a local network with an access link to an external network, said network node is arranged to be connected between said local network and said external network. The network node is characterized in that it comprises a control unit arranged to in response to receiving a first triggering information, switch said network node from a normal operational mode into a captive mode, in which said control unit is further arranged to intercept any request from said network terminals to said external network, resolve said request to the IP address of the network node in the local network such that gateway information to the end user of said network terminals is provided. The invention also relates to a method for use in a network node and a computer program product.
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