System and method for effectively implementing an enhanced router device
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1. A system for enhancing electronic network communications, comprising:
- an electronic network that is configured to include one or more distributed computer devices;
a router device that is coupled to said electronic network; and
an electronic device that communicates through said router device with said electronic network, said router device cooperating with said electronic device to automatically perform a device configuration procedure.
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Abstract
A system and method for enhancing electronic network communications includes an electronic network that is configured to include a plurality of distributed computer devices. A enhanced router device is coupled to the electronic network to support bi-directional communications. At least one electronic device communicates with the electronic network through the router device. A device support module of the router device cooperates with a device manager of the electronic device to automatically perform appropriate device configuration and management procedures for said electronic device.
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1. A system for enhancing electronic network communications, comprising:
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an electronic network that is configured to include one or more distributed computer devices; a router device that is coupled to said electronic network; and an electronic device that communicates through said router device with said electronic network, said router device cooperating with said electronic device to automatically perform a device configuration procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for enhancing electronic network communications, comprising:
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providing an electronic network that is configured to include one or more distributed computer devices; coupling a router device to said electronic network; and utilizing an electronic device to communicate with said electronic network through said router device, said router device cooperating with said electronic device to automatically perform a device configuration procedure.
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20. A router device for enhancing electronic network communications, comprising:
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an input/output interface that couples said router device to an electronic network; and a device support module that cooperates with a device manager of an electronic device to automatically perform a device configuration procedure for said electronic device.
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