Abstract: A technique is configured to utilize messages (e.g., frames) generated by a first layer of a protocol stack for a wireless network to configure network parameters associated with a second layer of the protocol stack for a wired network. The messages are illustratively beacon frames generated by a data link layer of a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack for a wireless network, and the network parameters are illustratively IP addresses associated with a network layer of the TCP/IP stack for a wired network. Notably, the beacon frames of the wireless network may be utilized for two-way communication exchange on a per node basis for each node in the wired network.

Abstract: A technique is configured to utilize messages (e.g., frames) generated by a first layer of a protocol stack for a wireless network to configure network parameters associated with a second layer of the protocol stack for a wired network. The messages are illustratively beacon frames generated by a data link layer of a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack for a wireless network, and the network parameters are illustratively IP addresses associated with a network layer of the TCP/IP stack for a wired network. Notably, the beacon frames of the wireless network may be utilized for two-way communication exchange on a per node basis for each node in the wired network.

Abstract: A technique is configured to utilize messages (e.g., frames) generated by a first layer of a protocol stack for a wireless network to configure network parameters associated with a second layer of the protocol stack for a wired network. The messages are illustratively beacon frames generated by a data link layer of a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack for a wireless network, and the network parameters are illustratively IP addresses associated with a network layer of the TCP/IP stack for a wired network. Notably, the beacon frames of the wireless network may be utilized for two-way communication exchange on a per node basis for each node in the wired network.

Abstract: A technique is configured to utilize frames generated by a first layer of a protocol stack for a first network to configure network parameters associated with a second layer of the protocol stack for a second network. The frames are illustratively beacon frames generated by a data link layer of a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack for a wireless network, and the network parameters are illustratively IP addresses associated with a network layer of the TCP/IP stack for a wired network. Notably, the beacon frames of the wireless network may be utilized for two-way communication exchange on a per node basis for each node in the wired network.

Abstract: A technique is configured to utilize frames generated by a first layer of a protocol stack for a first network to configure network parameters associated with a second layer of the protocol stack for a second network. The frames are illustratively beacon frames generated by a data link layer of a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack for a wireless network, and the network parameters are illustratively IP addresses associated with a network layer of the TCP/IP stack for a wired network. Notably, the beacon frames of the wireless network may be utilized for two-way communication exchange on a per node basis for each node in the wired network.

Abstract: A rotating fairlead device is provided, comprising a base frame having a bearing support member, a slew bearing mounted to the bearing support member; and an exit sheave assembly mounted to the slew bearing, combined to form a single head fairlead. The single head fairlead may further include a plurality of guide rollers mounted to the base frame adjacent to the slew bearing. A dual head fairlead is also provided, wherein both entry and exit sheave assemblies are mounted on their respective slew bearings on opposite sides of the base frame. Optionally, a load sending device is disposed within the base frame between the opposing slew bearings to detect the load on a cable residing within the dual head fairlead.

Abstract: A rotating fairlead device is provided, comprising a base frame having a bearing support member, a slew bearing mounted to the bearing support member; and an exit sheave assembly mounted to the slew bearing, combined to form a single head fairlead. The single head fairlead may further include a plurality of guide rollers mounted to the base frame adjacent to the slew bearing. A dual head fairlead is also provided, wherein both entry and exit sheave assemblies are mounted on their respective slew bearings on opposite sides of the base frame. Optionally, a load sending device is disposed within the base frame between the opposing slew bearings to detect the load on a cable residing within the dual head fairlead.