Integrated apparatus for interfacing several computers to the internet through a single connection
US6115755A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/66
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plug-in card for use with a personal computer is disclosed, which provides a combination of a modem, a network interface, and a network hub. The card permits the personal computer to share a single connection to a wide area network, such as the Internet with other computers which are connected to the network hub on the card. Integration of a modem, network interface, and network hub onto a single plug-in card provides cost savings, and improved ease of setup and use.
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