WIRELESS ETHERNET ADAPTER
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1. A method for providing wireless Ethernet connectivity over an ultra-wideband (UWB) link, the method comprising:
- providing an adapter coupled to an external network via an Ethernet port;
monitoring, by the adapter, a plurality of communication channels in an UWB spectrum;
establishing a wireless link on a preferred communication channel; and
exchanging data between the adapter and an UWB-enabled device over the wireless link.
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Abstract
A method for providing wireless Ethernet connectivity over an UWB link includes providing an adapter coupled to an external network via an Ethernet port, monitoring, by the adapter, a plurality of communication channels in an UWB spectrum, establishing a wireless link on a preferred communication channel, and exchanging data between the adapter and a UWB-enabled device over the wireless link.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for providing wireless Ethernet connectivity over an ultra-wideband (UWB) link, the method comprising:
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providing an adapter coupled to an external network via an Ethernet port; monitoring, by the adapter, a plurality of communication channels in an UWB spectrum; establishing a wireless link on a preferred communication channel; and exchanging data between the adapter and an UWB-enabled device over the wireless link. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for providing wireless Ethernet connectivity over an ultra-wideband (UWB) link, the apparatus comprising an adapter coupled to an external network via an Ethernet port, the adapter including:
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an RF transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio signals over the UWB link; a PHY layer for configuring a plurality of communication channels in an UWB spectrum for the RF transceiver; a Media Access Control (MAC) layer for providing a mechanism for addressing and channel access for the PHY layer; and a memory having instructions for; monitoring the plurality of communication channels in the UWB spectrum; establishing a wireless link on a preferred communication channel; and exchanging data from the external network with an UWB-enabled device over the wireless link. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus comprising:
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a plug adapted for connecting to an Ethernet port, receiving a power signal, and connecting to an external network via an Ethernet connection; a processor coupled to the plug for receiving data from the external network and for processing the data for transmission over an UWB link; and an antenna for transmitting the processed data over the UWB link. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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