Wireless network connection system and method

摘要

The present invention provides a device, system, method and computer-program product for transferring information between a host computer and a wireless network. The device and system comprise an operatively linked mass storage module and modem module. The mass storage module is configured to transfer information with a host computer. The modem module is configured to transfer information with one or more wireless networks. Communication between the host computer and the mass storage module is at least in part using file system input/output protocols. One or more virtual drivers are provided on the host computer to enable communication with the modem module without installation of modem specific drivers.

主权项

1. A system for transferring information between a host computer and a wireless network, said system comprising:
a mass storage module, said mass storage module operatively linked, using one of a wired or wireless communication link, to said host computer via a mass storage device communication module provided on said host computer, said mass storage device communication module configured to obtain data from and provide data to said host computer; a modem module operatively linked to said mass storage module and configured to receive data from and send data to said wireless network; and a virtual modem module provided on said host computer; wherein instructions stored in the mass storage module configure said virtual modem module to communicate between said host computer and said modem module via said mass storage device communication module, said communication being performed, at least in part, using a file system communication protocol for reading and writing files that does not require the installation of drivers specific to the modern module, wherein the host computer communicates with the modem module through the virtual modem module.