Networking methods and apparatus

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2004-05-21

2008-10-28

Chan, Wing F. (Department: 2619)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Reexamination Certificate

active

07443808

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes installing a computer network (51) in a building (24) by coupling together a hub (50, 350) and a number of network adapters (100, 400) together with previously installed cabling. Data signals are transmitted from the adapters (100, 400) to the hub (50, 350) within a first frequency range and converted to frequency-converted data signals within a second frequency range for transmission back to the adapters (100, 400). The network (51) interfaces to an ethernet bus (37) through each of the adapters (100, 400).

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