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Automatic configuration of client terminal in public hot spot

  • US 20060173844A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2004
  • Published: 08/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for enabling a client terminal to access a wireless network, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an access request from the client terminal;

    redirecting the access request to a local web server;

    requesting from the client terminal, information required to establish client terminal access to the wireless network;

    activating, in response to the information received from the client terminal, a software module that reconfigures the client terminal for authentication using appropriate parameters associated with a configuration arrangement selected by a user; and

    authenticating the reconfigured client terminal and allowing access to the wireless network in response to the authentication.

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