Wireless network adapter
First Claim
1. A network adapter device for providing wireless connectivity to a network comprising:
- an antenna;
a radio frequency modem for receiving data from a wireless device and for transmitting data to the wireless device via the antenna;
a baseband for providing a signal channel;
a media access control for regulating traffic between the device and the wireless device;
an Ethernet layer for communicating with the network; and
a network connector for physically connecting the device to a network port.
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Abstract
A self-powered wireless network adapter device that provides convenient wireless access to a wired network environment by simply plugging the device into a network port. The device is a networking device that offers users a method to eliminate messy wiring when connecting to a network on the road. Once the device is inserted into the port, the user can immediately access the network with their wireless device and transfer files, access email, or browse the Internet. Rechargeable batteries allow the device to be self-powered and recharged. A universal serial bus connector is provided for recharging the device via a USB port. The invention further provides wireless communication capabilities via the USB connector for devices without wireless communication abilities by plugging the invention into the device'"'"'s USB port. The invention not only provides wireless access to wired networks, but also allows non-wireless electronic devices to become capable of wireless communication.
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28 Claims
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1. A network adapter device for providing wireless connectivity to a network comprising:
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an antenna;
a radio frequency modem for receiving data from a wireless device and for transmitting data to the wireless device via the antenna;
a baseband for providing a signal channel;
a media access control for regulating traffic between the device and the wireless device;
an Ethernet layer for communicating with the network; and
a network connector for physically connecting the device to a network port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A portable self-powered network adapter that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
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13. A network adapter device for providing wireless connectivity to a network comprising:
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an antenna;
a radio frequency modem for receiving data from a wireless device and for transmitting data to the wireless device via the antenna;
a baseband for providing a signal channel;
a media access control for regulating traffic between the device and the wireless device;
a rechargeable battery for providing power to the device;
recharge circuitry for recharging the rechargeable battery;
an Ethernet layer for communicating with the network; and
an RJ-45 network connector for physically connecting the device to a network port. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A network adapter device for providing wireless connectivity to a network comprising:
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an antenna;
a modem for receiving data from a wireless device and for transmitting data to the wireless device via the antenna;
a media access control for regulating traffic between the device and the wireless device;
a power source for providing power to the device;
a communications protocol adapter for providing communication protocol compatibility between wireless devices and the network; and
a network connector for physically connecting the device to a network port. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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