System and method for remote management of a DSL device

• US 6,700,955 B1
• Filed: 04/24/2001
• Issued: 03/02/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Multi-Tech Systems Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Multi-Tech Systems Incorporated
• Inventors: Davis, Jeffrey P., Sharma, Raghu
• Primary Examiner(s): Ramakrishnaiah, Melur
• Application Number:
  US09/840,846
• Time in Patent Office: 1,043 Days
• Field of Search: 379/93.02, 379/93.01, 379/93.05, 379/93.06, 379/93.28, 379/90.01, 370/352, 370/355, 375/222
• US Class Current: 379/90.01
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 12/66 Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways

Abstract

Remote access and configuration of a digital subscriber line (DSL) device using a telephone line. From a remote location, an operator can access the DSL device and receive data, including an operational parameter regarding the device, and upload an operational parameter or firmware, and thus, establish the operational configuration of the device. Also from a remote location, an operator can troubleshoot and provide technical support functions for the device.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

establishing a dial-up connection with a modem, the modem coupled to a public switched telephone network (PSTN);

transferring data from a memory via the dial-up connection, the memory coupled to a digital subscriber line (DSL) device coupled to the modem and the data corresponding to one or more programmable settings of the DSL device;

receiving data via the dial-up connection; and

configuring the DSL device based on the received data.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein establishing a dial-up connection includes originating an outgoing call from the modem.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein establishing a dial-up connection includes receiving an incoming call to the modem.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes receiving firmware for the DSL device.

5. The method of claim 1 further including establishing a network connection via the DSL device concurrent with the dial-up connection.

6. The method of claim 5 further including receiving a network address via the dial-up connection and pinging the network address using the DSL device.

7. The method of claim 6 wherein pinging the network address includes transferring a reply via the dial-up connection.

8. The method of claim 5 wherein receiving data includes receiving an instruction to evaluate the network connection.

9. The method of claim 1 herein receiving data includes receiving an instruction to upgrade firmware of the DSL device.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes receiving an instruction to execute a diagnostic function.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes receiving an instruction to generate information regarding a configuration of the DSL device.

12. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes receiving an instruction to perform a loopback address test.

13. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes receiving an operational parameter for the DSL device.

14. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes conducting a telnet session.

15. The method of claim 1 further including receiving a network address via the DSL device and pinging the network address using the DSL device.

16. The method of claim 1 further including executing a server application.

17. The method of claim 16 wherein receiving data includes receiving data from a web based interface.

18. The method of claim 16 wherein receiving data includes receiving data using a browser.

19. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving data includes receiving data from the DSL device.

20. The method of claim 1 further including displaying data using a graphical user interface.

21. The method of claim 1 further including displaying data using a web based interface.

22. The method of claim 1 further including displaying data in response to a command line instruction.