Patent ID: 6963541
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of connecting a plurality of modems to a network over a transmission medium, in which the transmission medium has different transmission characteristics for different modems in said plurality of modems, comprising the steps of: a) transmitting messages to said modems wherein said messages assign a specific transmission profile to said modems based on transmission characteristics for said modems on a modem-by-modem basis; wherein said messages comprise a first portion defining a plurality of transmission profiles and a second portion assigning a transmission profile for said modems to use, and wherein said messages are issued in an iterative fashion specifying increased transmission speeds for said modems until an optimal level is reached; b) configuring said modems in accordance with said transmission profiles; and c) said modems transmitting in an upstream direction in accordance with said transmission profiles.