Physical layer repeater with selective use of higher layer functions based on network operating conditions
US7230935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A physical layer frequency translating repeater (600, 700) for use in a wireless network includes signal processor (710-714) coupled with a signal processing bus (711), a processor (627) and a memory (650). The physical layer repeater conducts physical layer repeating and selectively conducts layer 2 and possibly layer 3 functions depending on network conditions and other factors. A demodulator (623) can extract address information such as media access control (MAC) addressing to enable packets to be redirected, terminated, stored and forwarded, if necessary, based on network conditions.
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