Patent ID: 6822946
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A wireless data bridge apparatus for bridging a network, comprising:a connector port to connect to a segment of said network, said connector port to send data to and receive data from said network segment; a controller, in electrical communication with said connector port, said controller to process data to and from said network segment; a radio circuit, in electrical communication with said controller, to modulate data from said controller and to demodulate data to said controller; an antenna assembly, in electrical communication with said radio circuit, said antenna assembly to transmit signals received from said radio circuit, and to receive signals which are sent to said radio circuit; wherein said apparatus transmits and receives signals with a similar apparatus connected to another segment of said network, and further wherein said controller is capable of scanning a local environment and selecting an unused frequency and wherein said controller is configured to cause said radio circuits to communicate using said unused frequency.