| 摘要 |
<p>The invention is directed to an integrated access device (102) that provides multiple communication interfaces for communications to a variety of service providers. The disclosed IAD acts as a DSL modem and combines the functions of a gateway, router, and Ethernet hub to provide high-speed Internet access to PCs sharing a local network. It provides the networking functions that let PCs (112A, 112B and 112C) connect through a variety of methods, including traditional Ethernet, wireless, universal serial bus (USB), and home phoneline networking alliance (600). It also provides point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPOE) tunneling through network address translation (NAT).</p> |
