Wi-Fi Access Point Device and System

• US 20110056067A1
• Filed: 08/30/2010
• Published: 03/10/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ortronics Incorporated (Legrand SA)
• Original Assignee: Ortronics Incorporated (Legrand SA)
• Inventors: Martich, Mark E., Bonnassieux, Vincent
• Application Number:
  US12/870,900
• Publication Number:
  US 20110056067A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 29/592.1
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/12 WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/22 with access to wired networks
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/08 Access point devices
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/18 Service support devices; Network management devices
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49002 Electrical device making

Abstract

An access point device and system that offers Wi-Fi access and is easily integratable into its environment is provided. The access point device and system is advantageously well suited for integrating operative aspects of a Wi-Fi access point in a wall using, for example, standard switch and outlet boxes and/or standard wall plates. The access point device and system can advantageously be well suited for incorporating a wiring structure such as, for example, a 110 block or the like, suitable for use in connecting to a wired network. Further, the access point device and system may beneficially permit the integration of complementary connections within the access point including, for example, data, voice, video, CATV or other like connection types.

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32. A method of installing an access point device comprising:

(a) providing a workstation outlet box having one or more jacks operatively associated therewith;

(b) separating at least one of said one or more jacks from said workstation outlet box to make at least one network cable available;

(c) providing an access point device that includes a back plate, Wi-Fi access point circuitry and a communication element in electronic communication with said Wi-Fi access point circuitry and extending rearwardly from said back plate;

(d) connecting said at least one network cable to said rearwardly extending communication element; and

(e) installing said access point device with respect to said workstation outlet box.

33. The method of claim 32, wherein said step of connecting said network cable to said communication device is accomplished via one or more 110 blocks.

34. The method of claim 32, wherein further comprising mounting a cover plate with respect to said back plate to define a housing within which is positioned said Wi-Fi access point circuitry.

35. The method of claim 34, wherein said housing includes mounting structures that facilitate said step of installing said access point device with respect to said workstation outlet box.

36. A method of installing an access point device comprising the steps of:

(a) providing an outlet box;

(b) installing a recessed plate to said outlet box;

(c) providing said recessed plate with a jack;

(d) connecting said jack to an access point via a patch cord; and

(e) installing said access point device over said jack so that said jack is behind said access point device.