Configuration of accessories for wireless network access

摘要

A portable computing device can enable an accessory to access a wireless network. In particular, the portable computing device can provide a wireless network access credential to the accessory. The accessory can thereafter use the wireless network access credential to access a wireless network. The portable computing device can additionally configure an access point that manages the wireless network to permit the accessory to join the wireless network.

主权项

1. A method of configuring an electronic device for operation with a wireless network, the method comprising:
by a portable computing device:
establishing communication with the electronic device;receiving, from the electronic device, a request for a credential usable to join a wireless network, wherein the portable computing device is currently connected to the wireless network;determining whether the portable computing device is in an unlocked state; andtransmitting the credential to the electronic device in response to the determining, wherein the credential is associated with the wireless network to which the portable computing device is connected, and wherein the credential includes a service set identifier (SSID) and security information associated with the wireless network.