METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING DOCSIS SERVICES OVER HETEROGENEOUS ACCESS NETWORKS

摘要

Methods and systems are described for inserting protocol adaptation layers into access equipment to translate data over cable service interface specification services control messages to the corresponding messages in the other (multiple) heterogeneous access specification(s). A method of expanding DOCSIS into an alternative access network includes deploying a protocol adaptation layer in access equipment to translate DOCSIS control messages to corresponding messages in the alternative access network.