Configuration of network appliances via e-mail
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1. A method for configuring an appliance across a network, comprising:
- receiving configuration instructions via e-mail received at the appliance.
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Abstract
A method for configuring a network appliance with instructions sent by e-mail. A mail recipient on the appliance, either a mail client or a mail server, receives an e-mail containing instructions. The appliance then configures itself according to the instructions. The instructions may be parsed into instructions at the appliance or the instructions may arrive in a command format that does not require parsing. The appliance may have a persistent network connection or may connect to the network occasionally.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for configuring an appliance across a network, comprising:
receiving configuration instructions via e-mail received at the appliance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A network appliance, comprising:
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a connector operable to connect the appliance to a network; and
a mail recipient operable to receive electronic mail sent to the device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An article comprising:
A storage medium, the storage medium having stored thereon instructions, that, when executed by a computing device, result in;
i) reception of electronic mail by a network appliance; and
ii) configuration of the appliance in accordance with instructions contained in the electronic mail. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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