Plug-in Wi-Fi access point device and system
First Claim
1. A plug-in Wi-Fi access point device comprising:
- a housing means for accommodating Wi-Fi access point circuitry;
a Wi-Fi access point circuitry mounted with respect to said housing means; and
a connector means mounted with respect to said housing means;
wherein said connector means is dimensioned for direct plug-in into an Ethernet jack of a face plate/workstation for providing network connectivity.
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Abstract
A plug-in Wi-Fi access point device and system is provided that is configured for Wi-Fi or other wireless network and to be directly plugged into a face plate/workstation. The plug-in Wi-Fi access point device and system advantageously provides ease of integration into an existing wired network without the use of a patch cord, security from removal by unauthorized personnel, non obtrusiveness in relation to other face plate/workstation jacks, and the ability to be powered through an Ethernet connection to avoid the need for a separate power source. Furthermore, the plug-in Wi-Fi access point device and system may beneficially permit the integration of complementary connections within the access point including, for example, data, voice, and video connection types. The plug-in Wi-Fi access point device includes a housing for accommodating Wi-Fi access point circuitry, Wi-Fi access point circuitry mounted within the housing, and a connector mounted on side of the housing for direct plug-in into an Ethernet jack of a face plate/workstation. The plug-in Wi-Fi access point device may further include a locking or self-locking mechanism, an integrated hub/switch/router, and at least one integrated voice, video and/or data jack for voice, video or data communication.
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22 Claims
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1. A plug-in Wi-Fi access point device comprising:
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a housing means for accommodating Wi-Fi access point circuitry;
a Wi-Fi access point circuitry mounted with respect to said housing means; and
a connector means mounted with respect to said housing means;
wherein said connector means is dimensioned for direct plug-in into an Ethernet jack of a face plate/workstation for providing network connectivity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A plug-in Wi-Fi access point device comprising:
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a housing for accommodating Wi-Fi access point circuitry, Wi-Fi access point circuitry mounted within said housing, and a connector mounted on a side of said housing for direct plug-in into an Ethernet jack of a face plate/workstation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of creating a Wi-Fi access point system comprising the following steps:
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(a) providing a plug-in Wi-Fi access point device including a housing, Wi-Fi access point circuitry, and one or more antenna in electronic communication with the Wi-Fi access point circuitry, and a RJ45 plug mounted on said housing;
(b) providing a face plate/workstation including at least one RJ45 jack for network connectivity;
(c ) connecting said RJ45 plug mounted on said housing to said at least one RJ45 jack of said face plate/workstation; and
(d) initializing said plug-in Wi-Fi access point device with parameters for connecting a wireless device to said Wi-Fi access point system. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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