Abstract: A method and apparatus for using switched telecommunications services to emulate a local area network (LAN) medium. The method and apparatus convert a public switched network or an equivalent private network into a LAN cabling method for connecting distant devices using the same communications software as used in traditionally wired LANs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 1993
Date of Patent:
June 21, 1994
Assignee:
Extension Technology Corp.
Inventors:
Eugene Y. Chang, David B. Richardson, Bennett C. Baker
Abstract: A method and apparatus for using switched telecommunications services to emulate a local area network (LAN) medium. The method and apparatus convert a public switched network or an equivalent private network into a LAN cabling method for connecting distant devices using the same communications software as used in traditionally wired LANs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 20, 1991
Date of Patent:
January 18, 1994
Assignee:
Extension Technology Corp.
Inventors:
Eugene Y. Chang, David B. Richardson, Bennett C. Baker