Configuring a secure network
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1. A method, comprising:
- discovering a networking device within a wireless connectivity range from a first client device;
upon determining that the networking device is configured with factory default settings, based on the networking device having a network identifier conforming to a predetermined format that includes a predefined character sequence contained in the network identifier, generating network settings for the networking device;
configuring the networking device to provide wireless connectivity according to the network settings; and
initiating, by the first client device and based on the network settings, a first wireless connection to the networking device, wherein the first wireless connection is initiated to request, on behalf of a user, access to a user interface for configuring the networking device, wherein the networking device is configured to, prior to granting access, authenticate the user requesting access.
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Abstract
Techniques are presented for configuring a networking device to provide secure wireless connectivity to one or more client devices. In one embodiment, a networking device is discovered that is within a wireless connectivity range from a first client device. The networking device is configured to provide wireless connectivity to the first client device. The first client device is configured to initiate a first wireless connection, without requiring a user to specify any network settings. The networking device is configured to authenticate a user to access a user interface for configuring the networking device, where the user is not authenticated based on any password.
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1. A method, comprising:
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discovering a networking device within a wireless connectivity range from a first client device; upon determining that the networking device is configured with factory default settings, based on the networking device having a network identifier conforming to a predetermined format that includes a predefined character sequence contained in the network identifier, generating network settings for the networking device; configuring the networking device to provide wireless connectivity according to the network settings; and initiating, by the first client device and based on the network settings, a first wireless connection to the networking device, wherein the first wireless connection is initiated to request, on behalf of a user, access to a user interface for configuring the networking device, wherein the networking device is configured to, prior to granting access, authenticate the user requesting access. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. Logic encoded in one or more tangible media for execution and when executed operable to:
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discover a networking device within a wireless connectivity range from a first client device; upon determining that the networking device is configured with factory default settings, based on the networking device having a network identifier conforming to a predetermined format that includes a predefined character sequence contained in the network identifier, generate network settings for the networking device; configure the networking device to provide wireless connectivity according to the network settings; and initiate, by the first client device and based on the network settings, a first wireless connection to the networking device, wherein the first wireless connection is initiated to request, on behalf of a user, access to a user interface for configuring the networking device, wherein the networking device is configured to, prior to granting access, authenticate the user requesting access. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system comprising:
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one or more computer processors; logic encoded in one or more tangible media for execution and, when executed by the one or more computer processors, operable to; discover a networking device within a wireless connectivity range from a first client device; upon determining that the networking device is configured with factory default settings, based on the networking device having a network identifier conforming to a predetermined format that includes a predefined character sequence contained in the network identifier, generate network settings for the networking device; configure the networking device to provide wireless connectivity according to the network settings; and initiate, by the first client device and based on the network settings, a first wireless connection to the networking device, wherein the first wireless connection is initiated to request, on behalf of a user, access to a user interface for configuring the networking device, wherein the networking device is configured to, prior to granting access, authenticate the user requesting access. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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