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A repeater communications module (RCM) that enhances signals in a communications network comprises a processor coupled to a communications medium and optionally to a host application. The RCM operates in one of two modes: (1) interface or host application controlled, and (2) standalone. In the inter

A repeater communications module (RCM) that enhances signals in a communications network comprises a processor coupled to a communications medium and optionally to a host application. The RCM operates in one of two modes: (1) interface or host application controlled, and (2) standalone. In the interface mode, the RCM receives packets from a host application, modifies the packets and transmits message packets in accordance with a transmit role table (TRT). In standalone mode, the RCM initiates packets and transmits message packets in accordance with the TRT. All RCMs can be configured to repeat message packets which are received from the communications medium in accordance with a repeater role table (RRT).

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[ We claim:] [1.] A communications module comprising:(a) a processor that controls the reception from the host application, modification and transmission of message packets in accordance with a prescribed transmit role table (TRT); and(b) a memory operatively coupled to said processor and containing

[ We claim:] [1.] A communications module comprising:(a) a processor that controls the reception from the host application, modification and transmission of message packets in accordance with a prescribed transmit role table (TRT); and(b) a memory operatively coupled to said processor and containing said TRT;wherein said TRT comprises a plurality of entries, wherein each entry comprises a destination house code, a destination device address, and a transmit repeater role identifier (TRRI), wherein said destination house code and destination device address identify a specific destination device and its house address, and wherein said module is capable, through said processor and TRT, of modifying said message packets to thereby determine a route to a destination device for each packet.