Modem having flexible architecture for connecting to multiple channel interfaces
US7092375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M7/0069
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an integrated access device (IAD) that provides multiple communication interfaces for communications to a variety of service providers. The disclosed IAD acts as a DSL modem and combines the functions of a gateway, router, and Ethernet hub to provide high-speed Internet access to PCs sharing a local network. It provides the networking functions that let PCs connect through a variety of methods, including traditional Ethernet, wireless, universal serial bus (USB), and home phoneline networking alliance (HPNA). It also provides point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPOE) tunneling through network address translation (NAT).
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