Abstract: A preamble generator for a transceiver of a wireless local area network (WLAN) includes a first preamble data memory. The transceiver of the WLAN is configured to transmit data transmission burst signals, each including a preamble data sequence signal and a data section signal. The preamble data sequence signal is associated with the data transmission channel of said wireless local area network (WLAN). The first preamble data memory stores a first set of preamble data sequences for a number of different data transmission channels, wherein each preamble data sequence has a predetermined number of preamble data samples including a number of preamble data samples having large values. The peak to average ratio of the preamble data sequence signal corresponds to the peak to average ratio of the data section signal.

Abstract: A home content distribution solution that provides distribution capabilities between a Home Media Server (HMS) and remote units, such as a thin Client stand-alone box or an existing legacy digital set-top box (STB). The invention permits combined video and data home networking while leveraging the numbers of already deployed digital set-top boxes. Embodiments of the system and methods are employed to distribute content to a set-top box connected to a home distribution network, which preferably includes a home media server connected to the home distribution network; a reflector, and; an entry point device having entry terminal for connection to an external cable network, a first output terminal for connection to the home distribution network and a second output terminal for connection to the reflector. Content is typically obtained from both the home media server and the cable network and distributed over the home distribution network.