Patent ID: 7450520
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A network device that is able to be remotely interfaced by a technician proximate the network device after the network device has been deployed in the field to enable the technician to perform diagnostic operations on the network device to determine an operational status of the network device, the network device containing a local interface to enable the technician to use a wireless control unit to directly communicate wirelessly with the network device from a location proximate the network device, the network device comprising a computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling at least one processor to implement control logic to: interface with a central office to receive data and control signals from the central office; interface with a plurality of network access subscribers to provide network access to the network access subscribers; and interface with the wireless control unit to receive control signals from the wireless control unit and enable the wireless control unit to perform the diagnostic operations on the network device while the network device is deployed in the field and without requiring the operator to come into direct contact with the network device to perform the diagnostic operations on the network device.