Abstract: An access node or access port has physical connectors for a variety of signal-receiving and -transmitting devices and includes apparatus that allow all signals used by the devices to be carried by as few as one or two conduits. The conduits can be any signal-carrying medium, including media converters where necessary. Signals are converted to and from addressed data packets carried in a packet stream over the conduits. A central node or node zero receives signals from outside the structure, converts them to addressed data packets, and sends the packets over the conduit(s) as the packet stream. Access nodes take packets addressed to them, convert packets back into the original signals, then feed the signals to appropriate connectors on the access nodes. The central node can also allow internode communication.

Abstract: A door and frame for electronic component cabinets features a peripheral vent with a baffle that substantially encompasses the entire 360-degree periphery of the door. This vent and baffle combination provides ventilation for the purposes of the electrical equipment when the door and frame are mounted to an electronic component cabinet. It also helps to avoid dust invasion and helps to eliminate dangers that can arise due to the insertion of objects into the cabinet by small children. In addition, it is invisible from the front of the component cabinet and is sleekly attractive from the front and side.

Abstract: This hinged adjustable component holder for electronic component cabinets relies on a holster with adjustable brackets for holding a wide variety of types and sizes of gateway devices. The holster is provided with openings on all sides to allow heat venting by a wide variety of types and sizes of gateway devices. It is also hingably connected to the component cabinet in which it is mounted so that it can be easily and simply swung in and out for mounting, adjustment, and repair purposes. Further, the holster is provided with a spacing element connecting its hinge and its body so that ample space for connecting cables is left between the gateway device and the component cabinet. Finally, the holster is firmly held in position when swung into place in the component cabinet, but can be easily detached when opened by simply lifting it off of its hinges.

Abstract: Intended primarily for use within a residential or commercial structure, an access node or access port has physical connectors for a variety of signal-receiving and -transmitting devices and includes apparatus that allow all of the signals used by the devices to be carried by as few as one or two conduits. The conduits can be fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, twister pair wiring, radio frequency broadcasts, or any other signal-carrying medium. The signals are converted to and from addressed data packets carried in a packet stream over the conduits. If the conduits are fiber optic cables or other non-conductor media, a media converter is included. A central node or node zero receives signals from outside the structure and converts them to addressed data packets, then sends the data packets over the conduit(s) as the packet stream. The access nodes take packets addressed to them and convert the packets back into the original signals, then feed the signals to appropriate connectors on the access nodes.