Patent ID: 9635324
Date: 2017-04-25
CPC Classifications: H04B,H04N

Claim:
1. A CATV distribution system comprising: a CATV provider main distribution line having components including: at least one fiber node for converting CATV optical signals from a headend of a CATV provider into CATV RF signals; and at least one CATV tap for receiving RF output signals from said at least one line extender/amplifier; a CATV modem located in association with a selected one of said at least one fiber node, or at least one CATV tap, for converting CATV RF signals received there from into Ethernet signals; an Ethernet-to-RF converter, co-located with the CATV modem, for converting the Ethernet output signals from said CATV modem into RF signals; and said at least one tap, for receiving the RF signals from said Ethernet-to-RF converter, and individually tapping off the signals for distribution to the homes or business establishments of a plurality of subscribers, respectively; each home or business establishment of a subscriber being MoCA configured, whereby each includes: a MoCA filter for receiving RF signals from said at least one node or tap, for preventing MoCA signals within said home or business establishment from both exiting into an associated provider's CATV main distribution line, or MoCA signals established by other subscribers from entering the associated home or business establishment; a MoCA gateway for receiving RF signals from said MoCA filter; a MoCA splitter for receiving MoCA signals from said MoCA gateway for splitting the signals into first, second, and third portions; said first portion of said MoCA signals being connected to MoCA enabled television(s), set-tops, and other MoCA enabled devices within the associated home or business establishment; first and second MoCA adapters; said second portion of said MoCA signals being connected to said first MoCA adapter; said third portion of said MoCA signals being connected to said second MoCA adapter, the second MoCA adapter also being individually connected to said MoCA gateway; said first MoCA adapter providing RF or Ethernet signals to non-MoCA enabled devices located within the associated home or business establishment; a Wi-Fi node device; and said second MoCA adapter providing signals to said Wi-Fi node device for transmitting signals within the associated home or business establishment.