MoCA network system for multiple dwelling units
AssigneeARRIS Enterprises LLC
InventorsDavid B. Bowler, Bruce C. Pratt, Theodore A. Colarusso, Xiang He
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Abstract
A data network for a multiple dwelling unit (MDU) enables efficient use of a MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) system. The data network includes a distribution point unit (DPU) connected to an access network, a plurality of modems in the MDU, a plurality of coaxial cables extending through the MDU between the DPU and the plurality of modems, and at least one network expander present between the DPU and a subset of the plurality of modems. The network expander can be a repeater that retransmits received signals, wherein the DPU, the plurality of modems, and the network expander exchange data via the plurality of coaxial cables using MoCA protocols.
Claims16
A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) system, comprising:
- at least one network expander for distributing at least one signal channel;
- at least one distribution point unit (DPU) distributing the at least one signal channel to and from the network expander;
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- one or more modems receiving the at least one signal channel,
- wherein the network expander is connected between the DPU and a set of the modems and retransmits received signals using MoCA protocols, and
- wherein an independent power inserter coupled to a power source and linked to coaxial cable passes power over the coaxial cable to a power tap at the DPU to reverse power the DPU.
A data network for a multiple dwelling unit, comprising:
- a distribution point unit (DPU) comprising one or more coaxial cable ports and a network cable interface connected to an access network;
- a plurality of modems in a multiple dwelling unit (MDU);
- a plurality of coaxial cables extending through the MDU from the one or more coaxial cable ports of the DPU to the plurality of modems;
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- at least one network expander present between the DPU and a subset of the plurality of modems, the network expander being a repeater that retransmits received signals,
- wherein the DPU, the plurality of modems, and the at least one network expander exchange data via the plurality of coaxial cables using MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) protocols, and
- wherein the network expander retransmits received data to increase a distance at which data can be exchanged between the DPU and the plurality of modems before a decrease in aggregate data speeds.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.