AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF CREDENTIALS BETWEEN WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS

摘要

A system and method for transferring configuration information between wireless access points is provided. Configuration information may include SSID and password, but also certain settings such as network and subnetwork settings. A first wireless access point may be a mobile hotspot, and a second wireless access point may be a docking station. The first wireless access point is initially active and operating using certain configuration information. Upon a trigger event such as a docking or undocking event, the configuration information is transferred to the second wireless access point. The first wireless access point ceases using the transferred configuration information, for example by switching off or adjusting its configuration, and the second wireless access point begins using the transferred configuration information. The configuration information may be transferred back upon a second trigger event.

主权项

1. A system comprising a first wireless access point and a second wireless access point, each of the wireless access points operable for communication with one or more wireless devices via a local wireless network, the first wireless access point initially utilizing predetermined identity and authentication credentials, the system configured, in response to a predetermined trigger event, to transfer the identity and authentication credentials from the first wireless access point to the second wireless access point, wherein upon transferring the identity and authentication credentials, the first wireless access point is configured to cease using the identity and authentication credentials, and the second wireless access point is configured to begin using the identity and authentication credentials.