Abstract: A service provider interface protocol, when embedded into a network-capable device, can automatically connect the device to a wired or wireless network. This automatic device connectivity can include automatic logging on, automatic authentication and seamless, automatic data upload to, or download from, another location on the network. Configuration parameters for the automatic authentication, upload and download locations and other related device configurations can be stored within the network server-side management system.

Abstract: A method for the seamless switching of a wireless device between wireless wide area networks (WWANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANS) includes automatically detecting the available WWANs and WLANs, selecting one of the available networks for use by the wireless device, and connecting the wireless device to the selected network. The method also includes maintaining the network connection by monitoring the connection and, upon determining that the connection has been lost, selecting another available network for use and connecting the wireless device the other network. Additionally, the method communicates information about the availability networks and connection status to a user of the wireless device, which allows the user to manually switch the wireless device connection from the automatically selected available network to another available network. Further, a wireless device implements the above described method.

Abstract: A method for the seamless switching of a wireless device between wireless wide area networks (WWANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANS) includes automatically detecting the available WWANs and WLANs, selecting one of the available networks for use by the wireless device, and connecting the wireless device to the selected network. The method also includes maintaining the network connection by monitoring the connection and, upon determining that the connection has been lost, selecting a another available network for use and connecting the wireless device the other network. Additionally, the method communicates information about the availability networks and connection status to a user of the wireless device, which allows the user to manually switch the wireless device connection from the automatically selected available network to another available network. Further, a wireless device implements the above described method.

Abstract: A method for the seamless switching of a wireless device between wireless wide area networks (WWANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANs) includes automatically detecting the available WWANs and WLANs, selecting one of the available networks for use by the wireless device, and connecting the wireless device to the selected network. The method also includes maintaining the network connection by monitoring the connection and, upon determining that the connection has been lost, selecting a another available network for use and connecting the wireless device the other network. Additionally, the method communicates information about the availability networks and connection status to a user of the wireless device, which allows the user to manually switch the wireless device connection from the automatically selected available network to another available network. Further, a wireless device implements the above described method.

Abstract: Systems and methods detect conflicting applications which might interfere with the expected operation of a selected program. Conflicts are managed before they interfere with the operation of the selected program.

Abstract: A method of bypassing proxy settings of a computing device on a network wherein the proxy settings do not correspond to the network, the method comprising the steps of receiving a request from the computing device in the form of a DNS or IP address, determining if the request is directed to a proxy server and responding to the request with the identification of a proxy server associated with the network.

Abstract: A service provider interface protocol, when embedded into a network-capable device, can automatically connect the device to a wired or wireless network. This automatic device connectivity can include automatic logging on, automatic authentication and seamless, automatic data upload to, or download from, another location on the network. Configuration parameters for the automatic authentication, upload and download locations and other related device configurations can be stored within the network server-side management system.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for tracking and reporting the performance of a network. A client or a user device can access the network through a wired connection or wireless access points. The client maintains a log or track the events that occur during the log-on attempts as well as the communication sessions as well as other data related to the network performance. During the communication session data can be transferred between the client and a network device, such as the central server or a database, in the network, regardless of whether the network device is trusted and secure or not secure.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that allow information to be transmitted to a device in order to update or upgrade the device. Thus, a client can be updated from a central location in real-time after the client has been deployed. The system and method disclosed in accordance with the present invention also allows for an automated or user initiated updates to software or device configuration.

Abstract: A method for the seamless switching of a wireless device between wireless wide area networks (WWANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANs) includes automatically detecting the available WWANs and WLANs, selecting one of the available networks for use by the wireless device, and connecting the wireless device to the selected network. The method also includes maintaining the network connection by monitoring the connection and, upon determining that the connection has been lost, selecting a another available network for use and connecting the wireless device the other network. Additionally, the method communicates information about the availability networks and connection status to a user of the wireless device, which allows the user to manually switch the wireless device connection from the automatically selected available network to another available network. Further, a wireless device implements the above described method.

Abstract: A method of bypassing proxy settings of a computing device on a network wherein the proxy settings do not correspond to the network, the method comprising the steps of receiving a request from the computing device in the form of a DNS or IP address, determining if the request is directed to a proxy server and responding to the request with the identification of a proxy server associated with the network.

Abstract: A method of installing hardware and corresponding software comprising the steps of initiating the installation process for a hardware element having corresponding software, monitoring the operating system for commands which require user intervention, analyzing the commands received from the operating system, and responding to the commands received from the operating system without requiring user intervention. The invention further comprises an installation script for use in association with a computer and an associated hardware element or software element. The script comprising a monitoring mechanism, an analyzing mechanism and a responding mechanism. The monitoring mechanism monitoring a request for user intervention by an operating system. The analyzing mechanism analyzing the request to determine a response thereto. The responding mechanism responding to the request without substantially requiring user intervention.