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Frequency band selection for multiple home networks

  • US 9,923,652 B2
  • Filed: 08/13/2012
  • Issued: 03/20/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method performed in a network device for self-configuring the network device for operation in a MoCA communication network, the method comprising, without user intervention and prior to the network device attempting to form its own communication network:

  • scanning a first plurality of communication channels in a first frequency band associated with cable TV signals and scanning a second plurality of communication channels in a second frequency band separate from the first frequency band and associated with satellite TV signals;

    determining whether a signal detected in a first communication channel of the first and second pluralities of communication channels is a beacon of the communication network;

    if the detected signal is a beacon of the communication network, then attempting to join the communication network on the first communication channel;

    determining whether the detected signal is from a non-MoCA device; and

    if the detected signal is from a non-MoCA device, then adding the first communication channel to a list of banned channels.

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