DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING DATA USING COMBINED BROADBAND AND LEGACY NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES

摘要

A data distribution device that includes at least one legacy data port in communication with at least one end user device via a first network transport medium. The device includes at least one broadband data port in communication with a second network transport medium, at least one broadband transceiver that sends and receives broadband data signals, and at least one legacy transceiver that sends and receives RF modulated data signals. The device further includes at least one converter for i) converting RF modulated data signals into data packets and ii) converting data packets into RF modulated data signals. The data device uses a data switch that inspects and routs data packets between data ports. The data device also uses at least one combiner/splitter for i) combining a first RF modulated data signal in a first frequency band with a second RF modulated data signal in a second frequency band.