Methods and apparatus for providing high speed connectivity...

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2005-11-16

2009-08-25

Patel, Ajit (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

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07580376

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network.

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