self-configuring module
nounUK /ˌself kənˈfɪɡərɪŋ ˈmɒdjuːl/
US /ˌself kənˈfɪɡjərɪŋ ˈmɑːdʒuːl/
A self-configuring module is a part of a computer program that sets itself up and gets ready to work all by itself.
The self-configuring module detected the new printer and set it up without anyone clicking a button.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A hardware unit that automatically adjusts its own settings when plugged in.
The self-configuring module in the router found the right network settings on its own.
3. A software package that detects its environment and adapts its options without user input.
After installation, the self-configuring module chose the best memory settings for the server.
4. A building block in a system that tunes itself to fit the rest of the system.
Each self-configuring module in the robot adjusted its sensors to match the others.