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摘要

An integrated digital and analogue Radio Frequency (RF) interface (100) for transmitting combined digital and analogue RF signals over fibre based Local Area Networks (LAN). The RF signals are fed/received to/from optical transceiver(s) (102) over a separate electrical RF port (104). The digital and analogue RF signals are distributed over fibre cable (118). The architecture itself is transparent to the transmission of RF signals. The interface is integrated within LAN equipment, e.g. Ethernet or FDDI switch, and allows the distribution of the signals to different buildings or locations within a building.