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Network Managed Device Installation and Provisioning Technique

  • US 20080113560A1
  • Filed: 10/30/2007
  • Published: 05/15/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for installing at least one active jack using a portable installation data device having a power supply and a display, the method comprising:

  • (a) displaying on the display a map of at least a portion of an enterprise where the active jack is to be installed;

    (b) highlighting on the map at least one of a jack room in which the active jack is to be installed or a location of the active jack to be installed within the jack room;

    (c) connecting the installation data device and the active jack, the power supply supplying power to the active jack via a power-over-Ethernet connection;

    (d) recording data regarding the installation into the installation data device from the active jack;

    (e) recording office data into the active jack from the installation data device;

    (f) disconnecting the installation data device and the active jack;

    (g) installing the active jack into a designated outlet, thereby connecting the active jack to a structured cable; and

    (h) repeating (a)-(g) until all active jacks to be installed are installed.

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