Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1996-08-08
2000-02-22
Asta, Frank J.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
370401, 370405, 370408, G06F 1300
Patent
active
060289848
ABSTRACT:
A computer is coupled to a switching subsystem that connects the computer to either a network interface device or a wireless modem. The network interface device sends a status signal to the switch indicating whether the device is connected to the network. If a network connection is made, the network interface device is used to communicate over the network. If the status indication is that the network interface device is not connected, the switch automatically connects the wireless modem to the computer so that the computer can communicate with the network over a radio channel. In a preferred embodiment, the switching subsystem reconnects to the network port when it again becomes operable.
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Asta Frank J.
Brown Charles D.
Greenhaus Bruce W.
Miller Russell B.
Pierce, III Ivan C.
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