TWO-MODE OPERATIONAL SCHEME FOR MANAGING SERVICE AVAILABILITY OF A NETWORK GATEWAY
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Jan 2, 2003
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Sep 30, 1999
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Sep 30, 1999
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A network gateway includes at least one processor, at least one communication channel coupled to the at least one processor, and software that controls communication by the processor over the communication channel. The software has at least two modes of operation: a first mode that provides information over the at least one communication channel and a second mode that allows modification of at least a portion of said software according to data provided to the gateway. Upon powering up, the software may operate in the second mode for a predetermined amount of time. In response to receiving a first particular signal, the software may remain in the second mode to modify at least a portion of the software. The data may be provided to the gateway over the Internet.
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