CPC H04W 76/11 (2018.02) [H04W 4/80 (2018.02); H04W 8/24 (2013.01); H04W 12/06 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A data storage device comprising:
a storage medium configured to store host data from a host device;
a communication interface configured to communicate with the host device over a wire-based connection; and
at least one processor configured to:
communicatively couple with the host device, via the communication interface;
in a first mode:
emulate a Wi-Fi adapter to the host device via the wire-based connection, wherein the emulated Wi-Fi adapter is supported by an operating system of the host device for receiving wireless communication from a wireless network;
send, via the communications interface, a notification of a new Wi-Fi network that is available to the host device, wherein the new Wi-Fi network is emulated by the at least one processor without a corresponding wireless network; and
responsive to receiving a request from the host device to join the new Wi-Fi network, send, via the communications interface, a further notification to trigger a captive portal displayed at the host device, wherein the captive portal is configured to facilitate additional communication between the data storage device and the host device; and
in a second mode, selectively enable access between the storage medium and the host device.
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