Network settings browser synchronization
US8799989B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Computer-implemented methods for automatically configuring a device with network settings retrieved using a web browser are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a user identification associated with a user web browser profile from a web browser on a device, and retrieving network setting information associated with the user web browser profile. The method also includes providing the retrieved network setting information to the web browser of the device. The retrieved network setting information is configured to be used by the web browser to configure the device to connect to at least one network. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
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