Patent ID: 6055435
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: H04B,H04M

Abstract:
A wireless communications apparatus for connecting a conventional extension telephone or modem to a conventional telephone line using available AC power lines, the apparatus comprising:(A) a base unit connected to an AC power line for the transmission and receipt of voice and data signals over said AC power line;(B) an extension unit connected to an AC power line for the transmission and receipt of voice and data signals to and from said base unit over said AC power line;(C) an isolator, electrically connected to said extension unit to provide signal isolation for voice and data signals being transmitted over said AC power line;(D) a surge suppressor, electrically connected to said isolator to suppress the electrical surges for the benefit of equipment which may be connected onto the AC power line; and(E) a surge protected AC outlet electrically connected to said surge suppressor, provided to give an AC power connection to any equipment which may be require connection onto the AC power line.