Patent ID: 6768896
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
A gateway for providing a bridge between two different wireless networks, comprising:a housing; a battery, located within the housing, the battery serving as a primary power source rendering the gateway portable; a bridge, located within the housing, the bridge serving to bridge between two wireless networks; two different antennas for providing an air-interface between the bridge and the two respective wireless networks; a first wireless communications unit associated with a first of the two antennas for communicating between a first of the two wireless networks and the bridge, the first wireless communications unit being located at least partly within the housing; a first expansion card slot in registration with an opening in the housing and receiving the first wireless communication unit; a second wireless communications unit for communicating between a second of the two wireless networks and the bridge, the second wireless communications unit being at least partly within the housing.