Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Walsh, John B. (Department: 2151)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
C709S221000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10023611
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for dynamically and automatically configuring an endpoint device to a computer network of a network system. When the endpoint device, such as a computer or router, initially connects to a computer network, it is dynamically assigned or allocated a first unique network (IP) address, as by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. The allocation of the first network address is monitored and, in response to the monitored allocation, a connection between a configuration manager and the endpoint device is established. The class of the endpoint device is then remotely identified and appropriate configuration information stored in a configuration database is retrieved and utilized to automatically configure the endpoint device within the network system.
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Avaya Technology Corp.
Cohen & Pontani, Lieberman & Pavane
Walsh John B.
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