Viasat, Inc.
AUTOMATED CONFIGURATION OF DEVICES OF A REMOTE NETWORK

Abstract:

Described herein are systems, devices, and methods that that provide automated provisioning of devices installed at a remote network site. A network service provider system includes databases that store configuration details for network packages and software modules that: a) determine which devices are installed at a remote network site, b) translate the configuration data in the databases into configuration commands understood by the installed devices, and c) configure those devices using those commands. The automated provisioning of remote network devices can be implemented with little input from an installer physically located at the remote site. For example, providing a device identifier of a network controller initiates provisioning of the controller and attached network devices (e.g., access points, routers, bridges, switches, etc.). The provisioning of the controller and attached devices can then proceed with little or no further input from the installer.