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REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY SELECTION

  • US 20110202983A1
  • Filed: 08/17/2010
  • Published: 08/18/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A network interface device providing a set of functions in hardware and being operable in first and second modes:

  • in the first mode, the network interface device being configured to operate with a selected configuration of the set of functions; and

    in the second mode, the network interface device being operable to select a particular configuration of the set of functions in accordance with configuration instructions received at the network interface device;

    the network interface device being configured to, on receiving a network message having one or more predetermined characteristics and comprising an authentication key and one or more configuration instructions defining a particular configuration of the set of functions;

    verify the authentication key; and

    if the authentication key is successfully verified, select the particular configuration of the set of functions defined in the configuration instructions of the network message.

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