System to configure and manage routers through wireless communication

1. A method for configuring a router, the method comprising:

the router communicating with a configuration server over a cellular network;

sending the configuration server an identity of the router for verification by the configuration server from an account database on the configuration server, the identity of the router including a unique router identification number and security key, the identification number and security key being stored on a router memory;

receiving router configuration parameters from the configuration server, the configuration parameters being associated with the identity of the router, the configuration parameters comprising (i) a connection schedule dictating times at which the router should attempt to contact the configuration server, (ii) DNS services configuration information, and (iii) security protocol information; and

configuring the router using the configuration parameters.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communicating comprises the router automatically initiating contact with a configuration server on a periodic basis to determine if updated router configuration information is available for downloading.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the router provides updated router address information to the configuration server.