Method and apparatus for software downloads in a network

摘要

Files associated with the operation of gateway and client devices in a network may be downloaded with minimal operator intervention. Accordingly, a method includes receiving data including a first file, a first authentication element, and a second authentication element, the first authentication element being unique to a client device associated with the gateway device. The method also includes determining if the second authentication element is valid for the gateway device and storing the first authentication element and the second file for the client device if the second authentication element is valid for the gateway device. An apparatus includes a receiver that receives data, a processor that determines if the second authentication element is valid for the gateway device, and a memory that stores the first authentication element and a portion of the data for the client device if the second authentication element is valid for the gateway device.

主权项

1. A method for downloading files associated with the operation of a gateway device in a network, comprising the steps of:
Receiving, at the gateway device, data comprising a first file, a first authentication element, and a second authentication element, said first authentication element being unique to a client device associated with the gateway device, and said first file containing metadata; determining, at the gateway device, if said second authentication element is valid for said gateway device; and storing, at the gateway device, said first authentication element and a second data file, associated with said first file and comprising an executable file, for said client device if said second authentication element is valid for said gateway device.