Abstract: A method and apparatus for reprogramming a digital electronic device or Appliance is provided. A preferred embodiment locates a reprogrammable Controller chip in the communications flow between a reprogrammable digital device and an application server. The application server transmits commands and programming data to the Controller chip in data packets via the Internet. The Controller sniffs each data packet to determine the type of data contained therein. The Controller will immediately forward certain types of data packet onto the digital device. Alternatively, the Controller may store data packets that relate to the reprogramming of either the digital device or the Controller itself, for collation and later transference during a reprogramming of the digital device or the Controller. Data packets may contain upgrade data, status queries, monitoring instructions, logic settings, and other information relating to the operation and status of the server, device or Controller.