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Automatic discovery and configuration of network devices

  • US 20070250605A1
  • Filed: 04/24/2006
  • Published: 10/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for automatically configuring a device comprising the steps of:

  • enumerating at least one network adapter on a device with a DHCP DISCOVER request;

    broadcasting a DHCP INFORM request over a network to obtain additional information;

    listening for at least one response on the at least one network adapter;

    receiving at least one response to the DHCP INFORM request; and

    determining an action to take based on the response, wherein the action is related to configuring the device.

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