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A method and apparatus for dynamically controlling signal power levels in a bi-directional backhaul communication link between a base station and a repeater station is provided. The signal power level of a signal transmitted between a base station and a repeater station is measured at the receiver o

A method and apparatus for dynamically controlling signal power levels in a bi-directional backhaul communication link between a base station and a repeater station is provided. The signal power level of a signal transmitted between a base station and a repeater station is measured at the receiver of the signal. Once the received signal power level has been measured, the power level data based on the received signal power level is automatically transmitted from the receiving station back to the source of the measured signal over the backhaul link. Upon receipt at the source, the power level data is extracted and analyzed to determine if the source needs to alter its transmitted power. Once the power level data is analyzed to determine if a change in the transmitted power is required, the source can automatically respond by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the transmitted power.

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A method and apparatus for dynamically controlling signal power levels in a bi-directional backhaul communication link between a base station and a repeater station is provided. The signal power level of a signal transmitted between a base station and a repeater station is measured at the receiver o

A method and apparatus for dynamically controlling signal power levels in a bi-directional backhaul communication link between a base station and a repeater station is provided. The signal power level of a signal transmitted between a base station and a repeater station is measured at the receiver of the signal. Once the received signal power level has been measured, the power level data based on the received signal power level is automatically transmitted from the receiving station back to the source of the measured signal over the backhaul link. Upon receipt at the source, the power level data is extracted and analyzed to determine if the source needs to alter its transmitted power. Once the power level data is analyzed to determine if a change in the transmitted power is required, the source can automatically respond by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the transmitted power. ommunications link between the wireless web appliance and the set-top terminal; establishing an upstream communications path and a downstream communications path between the set-top terminal and the controller; transmitting, from the set-top terminal, an unsolicited message to the controller over the upstream communications path in response to a control signal transmitted by the wireless web appliance over the wireless communications path; and receiving at the set-top terminal, the configuration data over the downstream communications path from the controller, where the controller sends the configuration data in response to the unsolicited message, wherein the configuration data comprises middleware. 6. A method of configuring a set-top terminal with a wireless web appliance using configuration data received from a controller at a headend located remotely from the set-top terminal, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communications link between the wireless web appliance and the set-top terminal; establishing an upstream communications path and a downstream communications path between the set-top terminal and the controller; transmitting, from the set-top terminal, an unsolicited message to the controller over the upstream communications path in response to a control signal transmitted by the wireless web appliance over the wireless communications path; and receiving at the set-top terminal, the configuration data over the downstream communications path from the controller, where the controller sends the configuration data in response to the unsolicited message, wherein the configuration data comprises context-sensitive help. 7. A method of configuring a set-top terminal with a wireless web appliance using configuration data received from a controller at a headend located remotely from the set-top terminal, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communications link between the wireless web appliance and the set-top terminal; establishing an upstream communications path and a downstream communications path between the set-top terminal and the controller; transmitting, from the set-top terminal, an unsolicited message to the controller over the upstream communications path in response to a control signal transmitted by the wireless web appliance over the wireless communications path; and receiving at the set-top terminal, the configuration data over the downstream communications path from the controller, where the controller sends the configuration data in response to the unsolicited message, further including a step of capturing an electronic signature on the wireless web appliance. 8. The method of claim 7 wherein the captured electronic signature provides authorization of a service to be delivered via the set-top terminal. 9. The method of claim 7 wherein the authorized service comprises a pay-per-view event. 10. A method of configuring a set-top terminal with a wireless web appliance using configuration data received from a controller at a headend located remotely from the set-top terminal, the method comprising the steps of: establishing a wireless communications link between the wireless web appliance and the set-top terminal; establishing an upstream communications path and a downstream communications path between the set-top terminal and the controller; transmitting, from the set-top terminal, an unsolicited message to the controller over the upstream communications path in response to a control signal transmitted by the wireless web appliance over the wireless communications path; and receiving at the set-top terminal, the configuration data over the downstream communications path from the controller, where the controller sends the configuration data in response to the unsolicited message, wherein the configuration data comprises data used to configure peripheral equipment coupled to the set-top terminal. 11. The method of claim 10 whe