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Initializing and reconfiguring a secure network interface

  • US 6,073,172 A
  • Filed: 07/14/1997
  • Issued: 06/06/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of initializing a network interface device coupled between a first network and a second network, said method comprising the steps of:

  • providing an on-line registration form for input of client identification and client configuration information;

    storing said client identification and said client configuration information in a first database on a server computer coupled to said second network;

    providing a registration key to a user of a client computer coupled to said first network;

    receiving log-in information from said client computer on said server computer;

    verifying authenticity of said log-in information;

    transmitting a configuration file to said network interface device from said server computer upon verification of said log-in information; and

    marking said registration key as a used registration key to prevent a subsequent use by a different network interface device.

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