Patent ID: 6195359
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A remote network server including:a primary router comprisinga first primary connection interface for attachment of a first network line,a second primary connection interface for attachment to an interconnecting line,primary modem emulation means for emulating a modem type within a first plurality of modem types, connected to an electrical circuit extending from said first primary connection interface,primary processing means for determining, in response to signals transmitted along said first network line, a type of modem connected to said first primary connection interface through said first network line,a third primary connection interface for attachment to a first local area network, andprimary switching means for connecting said electrical circuit extending from said first primary connection interface with said second primary connection interface in response to a determination by said primary processing means that said type of modem connected to said first primary connection interface through said first network line is not among said first plurality of modem types;a secondary router comprisinga first secondary connection interface for attachment of said interconnecting line,secondary modem emulation means for emulating a modem type within a second plurality of modem types, connected to an electrical circuit extending from said first secondary connection interface, anda second secondary connection interface for attachment to a second local area network; andan interconnecting line extending between said second primary connection interface and said first secondary connection interface.