Patent ID: 8386812
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving first signals from a network element that is associated with service provider equipment, the first signals being received over a first cable having twisted pair wires; receiving second signals from a gateway that is associated with a premises, the service provider equipment providing network communications to the premises, the second signals being received over a second cable having twisted pair wires; adjusting the first and second signals at a power over ethernet device positioned between the network element and the gateway; re-transmitting the adjusted first signals to the gateway over the second cable; re-transmitting the adjusted second signals to the network element over the first cable; receiving power from at least one of the network element over the first cable and the gateway over the second cable, wherein the power is transmitted in compliance with a power over ethernet protocol, and wherein the received power is monitored for power parameters and adjusted based on the power parameters; and determining an undesired condition associated with a receipt of power by the power over ethernet device based on historical information associated with at least one of the gateway or the network element, wherein a power source for the power over ethernet device is switched based on the historical information.