Abstract: A method for transferring configuration data to an electronic appliance includes coupling one of an interrogator and a transponder to a component of the electronic appliance. With another of the interrogator and the transponder not coupled to any component of the electronic appliance, the interrogator emitting electromagnetic waves and the transponder converting the electromagnetic waves into a power source activating the transponder. A wireless link is establishing between the interrogator and the transponder; and the configuration data is transferring over the wireless link to the electronic appliance.