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Abstract

A system, method and computer readable medium is provided for automatically configuring at least one un-configured data collection terminal (DCT) interfaced to a network utilizing TCP/IP protocol. The network may include a plurality of devices, including at least one client or server. The system and method includes determining the presence of a DHCP server; obtaining an IP address utilizing DHCP protocol if a DHCP is confirmed in communication with the network; allocating an IP address in a link-local addressing range if it is confirmed a DHCP is not in communication with the network; broadcasting data indicative of a presence on the network to the at least one client or server; initiating a browsing sequence in which the at least one DCT or the at least one client or server, sends a query to all connected devices on the subnet requesting a list of all devices that match a service type/protocol name and domain that the at least one DCT is adapted to communicate therewith; and the at least one DCT, or the at least one client or server, receiving responses from devices on the subnet in which the response includes each device's qualified name.

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