Network connecting device and method
US9276770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/4641
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network connecting device includes: a wired LAN connection detection section that detects connecting of a LAN cable; a profile management section that manages a profile; a profile selection section that selects in sequence at least one profile that indicates wired LAN connection; a network configuration section that sets a network configuration based on the selected profile; a network identification information acquisition section that acquires network identification information; a network determination section that determines whether or not a wired LAN with which a connection is formed by the LAN cable and a network indicated by the profile match each other; and a network connection section that applies the profile when it is determined as a match.
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