Communication method and apparatus
US-2024422514-A1 · Dec 19, 2024 · US
System to configure and manage routers through wireless communication
US8971209B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8971209-B2 |
| Application number | US-95897310-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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A method for configuring a router is disclosed. The method comprises providing router configuration information. The router configuration information is sent to the router over a cellular data network.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for configuring a router having a router identification number, the method comprising: receiving a system administrator identification and a system administrator security key; associating the system administrator identification with the router identification number so as to permit a system administrator with the necessary system administrator identification and system administrator security key to remotely access configuration parameters of the ro…
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- What does patent US8971209B2 cover?
- A method for configuring a router is disclosed. The method comprises providing router configuration information. The router configuration information is sent to the router over a cellular data network.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Magnuson Phillip T, Johnson David Alan, Mcnutt Gordon, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04W24/02. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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