Packet network interface device and systems and methods for its use
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1. A network interface device, comprising:
- an isolation device configured to isolate an internal transport medium from an external transport medium, such that operational changes to the internal transport medium do not affect the external transport medium and operational changes to the external transport medium do not affect the internal transport medium;
a first interface coupled to the isolation device and adapted to communicate with the external transport medium, wherein the external transport medium is in communication with a distribution point; and
a second interface coupled to the isolation device, wherein the second interface is adapted to communicate with the internal transport medium.
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Abstract
Certain embodiments of the invention provide network interface devices, as well as systems and methods for using them. For instance, in accordance with some embodiments, a network interface device can comprise an isolation device, which can be configured to isolate an internal transport medium from an external transport medium, such that operational changes to the internal transport medium do not affect the external transport medium, and operational changes to the external transport medium do not affect the internal transport medium.
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1. A network interface device, comprising:
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an isolation device configured to isolate an internal transport medium from an external transport medium, such that operational changes to the internal transport medium do not affect the external transport medium and operational changes to the external transport medium do not affect the internal transport medium;
a first interface coupled to the isolation device and adapted to communicate with the external transport medium, wherein the external transport medium is in communication with a distribution point; and
a second interface coupled to the isolation device, wherein the second interface is adapted to communicate with the internal transport medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for providing at least one telecommunication service to a customer premises, the system comprising:
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a distribution point associated with a telecommunication service provider;
an external transport medium in communication with the distribution point; and
a network interface device comprising a first interface, a second interface, and an isolation device, wherein the second interface is adapted to communicate with an internal transport medium, and wherein the isolation device is configured to isolate the internal transport medium from the external transport medium. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method of providing telecommunication services, the method comprising:
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providing a network interface device, wherein the network interface device comprises an isolation device capable of isolating an external transport medium from an internal transport medium, such that operational changes in the internal transport medium do not affect the external transport medium and operational changes in the external transport medium do not affect the internal transport medium; and
transmitting at least one set of telecommunication information from at least one distribution point to the network interface device. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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