Patent ID: 6970538
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for configuring a local area network in a building for the transport of Ethernet-based data signals and analog signals across a wiring using frequency domain multiplexed analog and digital data signals, wherein the wiring includes at least first and second wiring segments each comprising at least two conductors, the apparatus comprising: first and second ports each connectable to a respective one of said first and second wiring segments; first and second data filters each coupled to a respective one of said first and second ports, each having a data signal port operative to pass only data signals; first and second moderns each coupled to said data signal port of a respective one of said first and second filters, operative for bi-directional Ethernet data signal communication with a respective one of said first and second wiring segments; at least one data connector operative for establishing a data signal connection with a data unit; a multiport unit coupling said first and second modems to said at least one data connector for data transfer between said modems and said at least one data connector, said multiport unit being constituted by one of: a repeater; a bridge; and router; first and second analog filters each coupled to a respective one of said first and second ports, each having a respective analog signal port, and each operative to pass only analog signals; at least one analog connector operative for establishing an analog signal connection with an analog unit, the at least one analog connector being coupled to said analog signal port of at least one of said analog filters.