Smart wall plate and modular jacks for secure network access and/or VLAN configuration
US9070522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/351
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment is directed to an apparatus comprising one or more front connectors, wherein each front connector comprises a respective interface configured to read a storage device associated with a connector that is adapted to be connected to the front connector. The apparatus further comprises one or more rear connection points and one or more switches. The apparatus is configured to automatically configure the apparatus at least in part based on information read from the storage device.
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