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System and method for calibrating power level during initial ranging of a network client device

  • US 6,948,184 B1
  • Filed: 11/30/2000
  • Issued: 09/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a data-over-cable system, a method for establishing communications between a network client device and a network device;

  • the method comprising;

    a) dividing a dynamic range of the network client device into a plurality of regions by dividing the dynamic range of a transmitter of the network client device by the dynamic range of a receiver of the network device;

    b) initiating at least one initial ranging in at least one of the regions using a certain power level;

    c) determining if a range response message is received from the network device;

    d) adjusting the power level and reinitiating step b) and c) till a range response message is received.

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