Patent ID: 7313606
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for automatic configuration of a bi-directional Internet Protocol (IP) communication device to establish an Internet connection, comprising: automatically broadcasting a request from a bi-directional Internet Protocol (IP) communication device selected from either a DSL gateway or cable modem for basic configuration details for the IP communication device over an IP network to the Internet and a remote server connected thereto, where said request contains a MAC address and a unique bi-directional IP communication device identifier stored in the IP communication device and associated with a unique user at the server prior to configuration; receiving said basic configuration details including an IP address from the server at said device, where said basic configuration details are assigned to said unique user based on said unique bi-directional IP communication device identifier; and automatically configuring itself said bi-directional IP communication device with said basic configuration details to establish an Internet connection.