Patent ID: 8326108
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: H04L,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for connecting user equipment to a broadband network, comprising: a chassis including attachment points for connection to a supporting surface and a guide point to permit entry of a communication cable; a cable termination unit mounted on the chassis such that a cable led though the guide point can be connected and provided with a termination to which functional connections can be made; and a cover that is mounted on the chassis and is removable and reattachable to allow access to the chassis; wherein the chassis also includes mounting points for at least one functional module for connection to the communication cable and allowing different communication functions to be provided to user equipment connected to the network via the apparatus, and wherein the chassis comprises a base in which is formed an aperture defining the guide point through which the cable can enter and formations around which cable can be wound prior to being led to the cable termination unit.