Apparatus and methods for use therein for an ISDN LAN modem utilizing browser-based configuration with adaptation of network parameters

A method for use in a network communication device, the device having a processor, a memory, connected to the processor, for storing executable instructions therein, and communication circuitry, connected to and controlled by the processor, for establishing a communicative connection between a first network and, via a second network, at least one host device connected to the second network, wherein the method comprises the steps, implemented through the executable instructions, of:

• automatically adapting, in response to a network message sent by said one host device over the second network, the network communication device to a current network environment of the one host device such that the network communication device and the one host device can thereafter undertake network communication therebetween, regardless of an original network environment of either the network communication device or the one host device;
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• downloading, once the network communication device has adapted and in response to a download request issued by the one host device for a default file from a remote server, a predetermined configuration file, in lieu of the default file, to the one host device, regardless of the remote server to which the download request was originally intended, whereby, through use of the configuration file, the one host device can subsequently configure the network communication device through the second network.