Systems and methods for managing a network
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1. A method of managing a network, the method comprising:
- receiving an activation key automatically transmitted from a device connected to the network;
automatically transmitting a configuration to the device;
automatically maintaining the configuration of the device; and
receiving log information from the device.
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Abstract
A method of managing a network. The method includes receiving an activation key transmitted from a device connected to the network, automatically transmitting a configuration to the device, automatically maintaining the configuration of the device, and receiving log information from the device.
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1. A method of managing a network, the method comprising:
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receiving an activation key automatically transmitted from a device connected to the network;
automatically transmitting a configuration to the device;
automatically maintaining the configuration of the device; and
receiving log information from the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of managing a network, the method comprising:
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automatically setting a default configuration for a device;
automatically generating an activation key associated with the device; and
automatically transmitting a provisioned configuration to the device after the device is connected to the network. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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28. A method of managing a network, the method comprising:
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periodically polling a device connected to the network;
automatically determining whether a configuration of the device is current;
automatically setting a new configuration for the device when the configuration of the device is not current; and
automatically transmitting the new configuration to the device. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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30. A method of managing a network, the method comprising:
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receiving network traffic information from a device connected to the network;
automatically correlating the information; and
automatically determining network performance based on the information. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method of managing a network, the method comprising:
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receiving credentials associated with a remote access user;
automatically validating the credentials;
automatically determining which devices connected to the network the remote access user is authorized to connect to; and
automatically transmitting to a remote access client a list of devices the remote access user is authorized to connect to. - View Dependent Claims (36)
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37. A computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, the program comprising instructions which when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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automatically transmit a configuration to a device; and
automatically maintain the configuration of the device.
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38. A computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, the program comprising instructions which when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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automatically set a default configuration for a device;
automatically generating an activation key associated with the device; and
automatically transmitting a provisioned configuration to the device.
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39. A computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, the program comprising instructions which when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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periodically poll a device;
automatically determining whether a configuration of the device is current;
automatically setting a new configuration for the device when the configuration of the device is not current; and
automatically transmitting the new configuration to the device.
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40. A computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, the program comprising instructions which when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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automatically validate credentials;
automatically determining devices a remote access user is authorized to connect to; and
automatically transmitting a list of devices the remote access user is authorized to connect to.
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41. A system for managing a network, the system comprising:
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a device connected to the network, wherein the device includes a processor and a memory; and
a management center in communication with the device via the Internet, wherein the management center includes;
a first module for provisioning a configuration of the device;
a second module for automatically transmitting the configuration to the device; and
a third module for automatically maintaining the configuration of the device. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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Current AssigneeClearpath Networks Incorporated
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Original AssigneeClearpath Networks Incorporated
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InventorsYoung, Clifford H., Staats, Robert T.
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Granted Patent
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US Class Current726/14
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CPC Class CodesH04L 41/0806 for initial configuration o...H04L 41/082 the condition being updates...H04L 41/0846 based on copy from other el...H04L 41/0853 by actively collecting conf...H04L 41/0869 Validating the configuratio...H04L 41/0893 Assignment of logical group...H04L 41/0894 Policy-based network config...H04L 41/0895 Configuration of virtualise...H04L 41/50 Network service management,...H04L 41/5003 Managing SLA; Interaction b...H04L 63/0227 Filtering policies mail mes...H04L 63/0272 Virtual private networksH04L 63/0428 wherein the data content is...H04L 63/10 for controlling access to d...H04L 63/102 Entity profilesH04L 63/1441 Countermeasures against mal...H04L 63/20 for managing network securi...
