Multi-function modem device
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1. A communications device, comprising:
- a first port that is configured to be coupled to a user device;
a controller connected to the first port;
a power line modem connected to the controller; and
a network modem connected to the controller
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Abstract
A communications device including a port that is capable of communicating with a user device, a controller connected to the port, a power line modem connected to the controller, and a network modem connected to the controller.
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35 Claims
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1. A communications device, comprising:
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a first port that is configured to be coupled to a user device;
a controller connected to the first port;
a power line modem connected to the controller; and
a network modem connected to the controller - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of communicating data, comprising:
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receiving user data from a user device;
selecting one of a power line modem or a network modem; and
transmitting the user data via the selected modem to an external network. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A communications device, comprising:
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a first port that is configured to be coupled to a user device;
a router connected to the first port;
a power line modem connected to the router;
a network modem connected to the router; and
a wireless modem connected to the router;
wherein the router is configured to route data from the first port to one of the power line modem, the network modem, and the wireless modem.
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