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Methods and devices for replacing and configuring a router in a network

  • US 9,001,697 B2
  • Filed: 12/14/2012
  • Issued: 04/07/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of replacing a first router with a second router within a network, comprising:

  • placing the second router in client mode within the network such that the second router is not configured to route network traffic and is configured to search for a network access point provided by the first router;

    invoking a protocol on the first and second routers, the protocol being configured to enable an exchange of at least network name and password information from the first router to the second router in client mode;

    configuring the second router in client mode according to the network name and password information obtained from the first router;

    switching the second router from client mode to router mode, enabling the second router to route network traffic on the network; and

    replacing the first router with the configured and switched second router.

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