Patent ID: 8463319

Claim:
A tool for remotely configuring wireless networks, the tool comprising: a software defined radio (SDR) configured for using at least a first communication protocol for remotely communicating with a first wireless network that includes at least two first network devices, and for using a second communication protocol for remotely communicating with a second wireless network that includes at least two second network devices; a controller for the SDR having functionality to execute the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol; the controller is configured to generate communication beacons on each of the first and second wireless networks via the SDR, and note any responses to determine which of the first and second wireless networks are capable of remotely communicating with the tool; controller readable media accessible by the controller, the controller readable media including: one or more first instruction sets that, if the tool is remotely communicating with the first wireless network as determined by the controller via the generated communication beacons, allow remote configuration of the first wireless network by adjusting one or more communication parameters on at least one of the first network devices to adjust communication between one or more of the first network devices and one or more of the other first network devices across the first wireless network; and one or more second instruction sets that, if the tool is remotely communicating with the second wireless network as determined by the controller via the generated communication beacons, allow remote configuration of the second wireless network by adjusting one or more communication parameters on at least one of the second network devices to adjust communication between one or more of the second network devices and one or more of the other second network devices across the second wireless network.