Abstract: In one embodiment, a DNS service provider determines that a domain name being configured by a user is a lame delegated domain name and manages the configuration of the domain name accordingly. In operation, when a user of the DNS service provider attempts to provide configuration information for a domain name, the DNS service provider determines whether the domain name is lame delegated to the DNS service provider. If the domain name is lame delegated, then, to avoid passing control of the domain name to a nefarious entity, the DNS service provider performs a verification process to determine whether the user is the rightful owner of the domain name. The user is allowed to configure the domain name within the DNS service provider when the user is the rightful owner of the domain name.

Abstract: A device and method for communicating user data and utility metrology data over a power line is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes measuring a utility parameter to provide the utility data; storing the utility data in memory; transmitting the utility data over the power line; receiving first data via the power line from a first device; and transmitting the first data over the power line to a second device. In addition, the method may include receiving the first data and transmitting the first data with different encryption keys and also determining if the first data includes control data.

Abstract: A system, device and method for providing communications to a plurality of customer premises via one or more external low voltage power lines is provided. One embodiment of the system includes a power line communication device comprising a first modem configured to communicate over the one or more external low voltage power lines. The system further includes a plurality of wireless interface devices, each located at, and external to, a respective one of the plurality of customer premises. Each wireless interface device may includes a first communication module configured to communicate with the power line communication device via the external low voltage power line; and a second communication module in communication with the first communication module and configured to provide wireless communications for one or more remote devices within the respective customer premises.