A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment device
A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.
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1. A module for configuring a local area network in a building, the network including a service outlet and a service wiring, the wiring simultaneously carrying service and data signals, the module comprising: a wiring connector for electrically connecting said module to the service wiring via the se
1. A module for configuring a local area network in a building, the network including a service outlet and a service wiring, the wiring simultaneously carrying service and data signals, the module comprising: a wiring connector for electrically connecting said module to the service wiring via the service outlet;a high pass filter coupled to said wiring connector and having a data signal port operative to pass only the data signal;a modem coupled to said data signal port for data signal communication with the service wiring;a data interface connector coupled to said modem for connecting to a data unit; anda mechanical attachment spaced apart from the wiring connector for mechanically attaching to the service outlet. 2. The module according to claim 1, further comprising a service connector coupled to said wiring connector and operative for connecting a service unit to the service signal. 3. The module according to claim 1, wherein the service is one out of telephony, AC power and CATV. 4. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment is operative to attach to the outlet front surface. 5. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment is operative to attach to side surfaces of the outlet. 6. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment includes a tab operative to be inserted between the outlet and the wall. 7. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment includes one or more screws operative to be screwed to the outlet. 8. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment includes a band operative to be strapped to the outlet. 9. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment is operative to attach the module to the outlet permanently. 10. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment is operative to attach the module to the outlet releasably. 11. The module according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical attachment uses one out of magnet, suction, adhesives, pressure and “hook and loop” fasteners. 12. The module according to claim 1, further comprising a connector for connecting to a local power supply for powering said modem. 13. The module according to claim 1, wherein the wiring carry a power signal, and the module further comprising a coupling unit for coupling to the power signal for powering said modem. 14. The module according to claim 1, further comprising a coupling unit for coupling to a data unit for supplying power for powering said modem. 15. The module according to claim 1, wherein said mechanical attachment is detachable by a user from the service outlet. 16. The module according to claim 15, wherein said mechanical attachment is accessible to the user to allow the user to detach said mechanical attachment from the service outlet. 17. The module according to claim 1, wherein the service wiring is one of AC power wiring and CATV wiring and said wiring connector is one of a power wiring connector and a CATV wiring connector. 18. A kit comprising: a module for configuring a local area network in a building, the network including a service outlet and a service wiring, the wiring being connected for simultaneously carrying service and data signals; and an adapter, said module comprising: a wiring connector for electrically connecting said module to the service wiring via the service outlet;a high pass filter coupled to said wiring connector and having a data signal port operative to pass only the data signal;a modem coupled to said data signal port for data signal communication with the service wiring; anda data interface connector coupled to said modem for connecting to a data unit, andsaid adapter comprising: a first mechanical attachment attachable to the service outlet; anda second mechanical attachment to which said module is attachable for securing said module to the service outlet. 19. The kit of claim 18, wherein said second mechanical attachment comprises at least two snap-fit connectors engageable with said module.
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