MODULAR SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A NETWORK CONNECTION

摘要

Described herein are a network access module, system, and method for allowing a user to access a network. The network access module includes a network interface device and a modular outlet device. The network interface device includes a network access port assembly communicatively connectable with the network, and a first interface connector communicatively connected to the first network access port. The modular outlet device includes a network access jack configured to accept a plug of a network communication cable, and a second interface connector communicatively connected to the jack. The network interface and modular outlet devices each have a releasable coupling that is configured to physically couple the network interface and modular outlet devices together such that the first and second interface connectors are communicatively connected to each other. A variety of different modular outlet devices can be coupled to the network interface device, thereby resulting in a network access module that can be easily configured to exhibit different types of functionality.