Abstract: Systems and methods for transparent wireless bridging of communication channels are provided. A plurality of wireless bridge devices are each deployed on a wired communication channel segment and listen for traffic to build a table of MAC addresses for the network devices on each respective segment. The bridges also collectively form a wireless mesh network and publish the MAC addresses on the wireless mesh network so each bridge receives MAC address information for every segment. Accordingly, a sending device on a first segment sends a communication to a target device on a second segment. The respective first bridge passes the communication along through the wireless mesh network to the respective second bridge and the first bridge also sends an acknowledgement to the sending device on behalf of the target device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transparent wireless bridging of communication channels are provided. A plurality of wireless bridge devices are each deployed on a wired communication channel segment and listen for traffic to build a table of MAC addresses for the network devices on each respective segment. The bridges also collectively form a wireless mesh network and publish the MAC addresses on the wireless mesh network so each bridge receives MAC address information for every segment. Accordingly, a sending device on a first segment sends a communication to a target device on a second segment. The respective first bridge passes the communication along through the wireless mesh network to the respective second bridge and the first bridge also sends an acknowledgement to the sending device on behalf of the target device.

Abstract: A cylindrical beverage cooling apparatus is set forth formed with a plurality of wall layers varying from a most dense outer wall to a least dense inner wall to contact a container positionable therein to maintain cooling thereof. Circular ribs formed on said inner wall are positioned along the inner wall length thereof for maintaining frictional contact with an inserted container and for providing air gaps for said container to enhance a cooling effect. A floor mounted enclosure is filled with a freezable liquid for imparting cooling to an inserted can or bottle within said beverage cooler. Formed on a lid at the entrance of the cooler are a series of encircling flap elements to engage an upper surface of an inserted container to accommodate variations in container configuration while maintaining a sealing contact therewith to contain cooling air within said beverage container.