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Definitions

• LAN Local Area Networking
• LAN Local Area Networking
• security equipment whether hardware firewall, access control or hardware encryption device, next to the computing equipment that is to be connected to a data LAN.
• the device that is to be networked may not be able to host the required software.
• connection jack that provides a means of reliably multiplexing
• connection jack provides information about usage and facilitates the
• the present invention relates to an apparatus for multiplexing
• the apparatus has a housing which contains
• connection devices connected to the connection devices.
• the multiplexing enables the
• intelligent electronic circuitry is also capable of aiding in network
• Embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus
• the apparatus comprises a
• Figure 1 (Prior art) illustrates a conventional LAN
• FIG. 2A illustrates a LAN, configured in accordance with one
• Figure 2B illustrates a variation on a LAN equipped with
• FIGURE 3 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary
• Figure 4 illustrates a possible configuration for one
• One surface of this embodiment is intended to be accessible by the end user and would in most instances be on an
• implementation provides for four RJ-45 communication jacks.
• Termination of the network wiring would provide for
• mounting hardware such as screws or snap fit techniques that could not removed by an end user
• VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
• wireless connectivity could also be viable.
• Standard communication media such as IR, BlueTooth, 802.11 or
• circuitry An alternative implementation could be through self-
• This embodiment of the present invention itself could serve as a managed access control
• an antenna or an IR port could be
• the antenna could be any type of built into the face of the implemented unit itself.
• the antenna could be any type of built into the face of the implemented unit itself.
• the antenna could be any type of built into the face of the implemented unit itself.
• the electronics suite contained within the housing in this embodiment could provide the additional supporting circuitry to
• the base unit would contain the capability to terminate
• Serial buses such as USB or Ethernet could be
• bus expansion connector as a general purpose interface as would be the case with a PC. This would be done to avoid problems that
• the wall mounted units could provide for additional
• Prior art Figure 1 illustrates a conventional LAN implemented
• a work center might be
• a workstation 107 populated with a workstation 107, a network printer 108, a laptop
• FIG. 2A illustrates a LAN, configured with the same
• VOIP telephone 109 is
• Figure 2B illustrates a variation on the LAN equipped with
• FIG. 3 illustrates a possible configuration for an embodiment of the present invention.
• Intelligent concentrator 301 is shown in side cutaway view, with connector jacks 304 and wireless device 307 shown in one of several conceivable arrangements.
• Wireless communication device 307 is envisioned as being enabled in a variety of protocols. Infrared and Bluetooth, or some other RF implementation, are possibilities. Multiplexing of signals to and from server 104 would very likely be under the control of in-unit electronics 302. Again, those signals and possible power for some devices, would travel over single cable 100 and connect to intelligent concentrator 301 via back-of-unit connector 306.
• device 303 Also shown in Figure 3 is add-on device 303.
• Device 303 might also be implemented as a security device, preventing physical attachment to the LAN cabling without a notification being sent to the server that the physical network port has been compromised.
• FIG. 4 illustrates a possible configuration for an embodiment of the present invention.
• Intelligent concentrator 301 is shown here with four RJ-45 jacks, 304. There is space, even if an embodiment takes the form factor of a standard wall plate device, for more jacks, 308. These other jacks could enable a parallel connection to a different network or to a telephone system or to a number of other envisioned possibilities.
• Figure 4 also shows status indicator light 305 which could be implemented in a possible embodiment.
• Device 307 could be implemented in any number of wireless standards for non contact connection to the network. Again, infrared or an RF protocol, such as Bluetooth, are possible communication standards that come to mind.
• the necessary transceiver electronics for device 307 are likely to be contained in the body of concentrator 301 , possibly integral with internal electronics 302.
• the present invention relates to an apparatus for multiplexing signals in a network.
• the apparatus has a housing which contains two or more network connection devices along with suitable intelligent electronic circuitry for controlling and multiplexing data, voice telephone signals, and power for multiple devices connected to the connection devices.
• the multiplexing enables the various devices to communicate with the network and, in some cases, to receive power over the network connection.
• the intelligent electronic circuitry is also capable of aiding in network security and management.
• a primary advantage of the disclosed invention is an enormous reduction in the network cabling required for a new network installation and a near elimination of the need to install new cabling for modification of an existing network.

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