| 摘要 |
An integrated power supply and communication device is presented. The integrated device provides power and communication access to an electronic appliance. The integrated device may be manufactured with a single power and communication input, reducing the amount of wiring and cabling often present with conventional modems. A plurality of electronic appliances can be networked over an existing power line communication (PLC) network. By using low and speed communication modules, more advanced electronic appliances can communicate with less sophisticated electronic appliances. The integrated device also allows access to other networks, such as a bridged network. The bridged network may then provide access to other, local area networks (LAN), local power networks, and the World Wide Web. The integrated device can be programmed and configured to be adapted to many different electronic devices, allowing user flexibility in setting up a PLC network.
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