摘要 |
A computing device is enabled to join a secure network with minimal user interaction. Either a user of the computing device, or a person authorized to control access to the secure network can initiate a bind step to enable the computing device to join the network. A temporary alternate network is then created between an access point of the network and the computing device network interface card (NIC). Network credentials (optionally, encrypted) are then transmitted to the computing device NIC. These parameters are decrypted by the computing device NIC (if they were encrypted) and used by it to join the secure network. Optionally, a secret can be encrypted, transmitted to the access point, and verified prior to the access point providing these parameters to the computing device. The secret ensures that a third party is not improperly authorized to access the secure network.
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