Patent ID: 8069230
Filing Date: 2011-11-29
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method executable by a processor in a computing device, the method comprising: installing a software program on the computing device, the software program to provide access to a network; detecting, during installation of the software program, a router coupled to the computing device; determining a model number of the router; determining whether the router includes a wireless communication capability by comparing the model number of the router to router model numbers stored in a database; when the router includes the wireless communication capability, providing a router security setting configuration option; receiving security settings of the router including a router configuration password, a network access key, and a level of data encryption of the router; determining a threshold security level specified by a service provider of the network; determining whether a security level of the router satisfies the threshold security level based on the security settings of the router; when the security level of the router does not satisfy the threshold security level, automatically modifying the security level of the router to satisfy the threshold security level; and transmitting a message indicating the security level of the router to the service provider of the network.