Dynamic power line access connection
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1. A method of connecting a power line modem to an external network, comprising:
- receiving, by the power line modem, a plurality of packets directly transmitted from a plurality of neighboring devices connected to the power lines; and
selecting, by the power line modem, an access unit to service the power line modem, responsive to the received packets from the plurality of neighboring devices.
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Abstract
A method of connecting a power line modem to an external network. The method includes receiving, by the power line modem, a plurality of packets directly transmitted from a plurality of neighboring devices connected to the powerlines, determining for each of the plurality of neighboring devices, a cost of a route to an access unit, through the neighboring device, responsive to the received packets, and selecting an access unit to service the power line modem, responsive to the determination of the costs.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of connecting a power line modem to an external network, comprising:
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receiving, by the power line modem, a plurality of packets directly transmitted from a plurality of neighboring devices connected to the power lines; and
selecting, by the power line modem, an access unit to service the power line modem, responsive to the received packets from the plurality of neighboring devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A power line modem, comprising:
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a power line interface for receiving packets from the power line; and
a controller adapted to receive a plurality of packets directly transmitted from a plurality of neighboring devices connected to the power lines and to select an access unit from which to receive service, responsive to the received packets from the plurality of neighboring devices. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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