Patent ID: 6404861
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
An access device for providing high speed network connectivity, comprising:a main processor for executing code to send and receive proprietary protocol packets for communicating management information with a multiplexer using a digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, the management information indicating presence of an Ethernet-type port, current line speed, and media access control (MAC) address; a modem interface bus coupled to the main processor for providing read/write control signs; a multi-function controller coupled to the main processor for performing Ethernet media access control (MAC); an Ethernet interface coupled to the multifunction controller for communicating with an external Ethernet device; a DSL port coupled to the modem interface bus for receiving and transmitting a DSL signals; a DSL bit pump coupled to the modem interface for performing digital signal processing functions; and a digital/analog converter (DAC) coupled to the DSL bit pump for outputting signals to the DSL bit pump for transport over the DSL port and over the Ethernet interface.