Abstract: Remote administering a device by an administration server. A management operation is to be executed by the administration server on the device. A piece of information on state of use of the device is then obtained and an execution impact of the management operation is evaluated for a quality of service for a service supplied by the device, depending on the piece of information obtained and the management operation to be executed. A postponement of the execution of the management operation is requested from the administration server. This postponement is determined according to the piece of information obtained, that impact and a policy for executing management operation defining an association between a state of use of a device, an operation and an impact.

Abstract: A technique is provided for remote administration of a device from a local network via an administration server connected to an extended communication network. A first module obtains at least one datum representing a human activity in a geographical area in which the device to be updated is located. A second module postpones updating of the device when the datum obtained indicates human activity in the geographical area. The first and second modules are included in the administration server or in the device to be updated.

Abstract: A method for accessing a peripheral device via a wide area communication network. A control device receives a data item indicating that the peripheral device is connected via a series interface to an access device having access to the wide area communication network. The control device sends to the home device a command for its association with the peripheral device using an address associated with the access device. The home device then sends a command for the transfer of the peripheral device resources to the access device. This association enables the home device to access the peripheral device remotely in order to use the latter via a driver for the peripheral device installed on the home device.

Abstract: A technique for accessing at least one administration server connected to a wide area communication network is disclosed. An access point allowing access to the wide area communication network detects a wireless administration network dedicated to an exchange of administration data with the at least one administration server. Following this detection, the access point connects to this wireless administration network and activates this administration network by itself in repeater mode, in which it repeats data received on said wireless network. This allows a device to exchange administration data with the administration server when a fault affecting its access to the wide area communication network occurs.

Abstract: A technique for accessing at least one administration server connected to a wide area communication network is disclosed. An access point allowing access to the wide area communication network detects a wireless administration network dedicated to an exchange of administration data with the at least one administration server. Following this detection, the access point connects to this wireless administration network and activates this administration network by itself in repeater mode, in which it repeats data received on said wireless network. This allows a device to exchange administration data with the administration server when a fault affecting its access to the wide area communication network occurs.

Abstract: A method for accessing a peripheral device via a wide area communication network. A control device receives a data item indicating that the peripheral device is connected via a series interface to an access device having access to the wide area communication network. The control device sends to the home device a command for its association with the peripheral device using an address associated with the access device. The home device then sends a command for the transfer of the peripheral device resources to the access device. This association enables the home device to access the peripheral device remotely in order to use the latter via a driver for the peripheral device installed on the home device.

Abstract: A technique is provided for remote administration of a device from a local network via an administration server connected to an extended communication network. A first module obtains at least one datum representing a human activity in a geographical area in which the device to be updated is located. A second module postpones updating of the device when the datum obtained indicates human activity in the geographical area. The first and second modules are included in the administration server or in the device to be updated.