Systems and methods for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network
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1. A method for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network, the method comprising:
- automatically identifying available wireless networks to a user to enable the user to select a network to which to connect the peripheral device;
automatically determining a type of encryption, if any, used on a selected wireless network;
prompting the user to enter an appropriate pass code that complies with the determined type of encryption; and
attempting to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network before the user exits the set up procedure.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes automatically identifying available wireless networks to a user to enable the user to select a network to which to connect the peripheral device, automatically determining a type of encryption, if any, used on a selected wireless network, prompting the user to enter an appropriate pass code that complies with the determined type of encryption, and attempting to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network before the user exits the set up procedure.
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1. A method for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network, the method comprising:
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automatically identifying available wireless networks to a user to enable the user to select a network to which to connect the peripheral device;
automatically determining a type of encryption, if any, used on a selected wireless network;
prompting the user to enter an appropriate pass code that complies with the determined type of encryption; and
attempting to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network before the user exits the set up procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network, the system comprising:
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means for automatically identifying available wireless networks to a user;
means for automatically determining a type of encryption, if any, used on a selected wireless network; and
means for attempting to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network before the user exits a set up procedure used to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A wireless setup system stored on a computer-readable medium, the system comprising:
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logic configured to automatically identify available wireless networks to a user to enable the user to select a network to which to connect the peripheral device;
logic configured to automatically determine a type of encryption, if any, used on a selected wireless network; and
logic configured to attempt to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network before the user exits the set up procedure. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A peripheral device, comprising:
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a processing device; and
memory that includes a wireless setup system, the wireless setup system being configured to automatically identify available wireless networks to a user to enable the user to select a network to which to connect the peripheral device, to automatically determine a type of encryption, if any, used on a selected wireless network, and to attempt to connect the peripheral device to the selected wireless network before the user exits the set up procedure. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network, comprising:
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detecting connection of a storage device to the peripheral device;
reading the storage device to determine whether it contains a configuration file; and
automatically configuring the peripheral device for communication on the wireless network in accordance with configuration settings specified in the configuration file. - View Dependent Claims (39)
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40. A system for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network, comprising:
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means for detecting connection of a storage device to the peripheral device;
means for reading the storage device to determine whether it contains a configuration file; and
means for automatically configuring the peripheral device for communication on the wireless network in accordance with configuration settings specified in the configuration file.
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41. A system for setting up a peripheral device for use on a wireless network, comprising:
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logic configured to detect connection of a storage device to the peripheral device;
logic configured to read the storage device to determine whether it contains a configuration file; and
logic configured to automatically configure the peripheral device for communication on the wireless network in accordance with configuration settings specified in the configuration file.
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