INCREASING THE LEVEL OF AUTOMATION WHEN PROVISIONING A COMPUTER SYSTEM TO ACCESS A NETWORK

摘要

A computer system attempts to authenticate with a server to gain authorizati on to access a first network. It is determined by the server that the computer system is not authorized to access the first network. The computer system is given authorization to access a second network for at least the purpose of downloading files (e.g., signup and configuration files) needed to access the first network. A user-interface fo r receiving user- entered signup information is automatically presented at the computer system . A first schema-based document including user-entered information is transferred to t he server. If the server determines that the user-entered information is appropriate, a second-schema document, which includes an indication of authorization to access the first network (e.g., a user-identifier and password), is received. A third schema-based document is executed at the computer system to compatible configure the computer system for accessin g the first network.