US2005141431A1PendingUtilityA1

Network managed device installation and provisioning technique

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Priority: Aug 6, 2003Filed: Aug 3, 2004Published: Jun 30, 2005
Est. expiryAug 6, 2023(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jack E. CaveneyRonald A. NordinMichael V. DoorhyKenneth C. KozickiRichard J. ConneelyMasud Bolouri-SaransarSteven A. JacksJack D. TisonBrian D. LeshinElizabeth FarrimondAlan Farrimond
H04L 41/00H04L 43/0817H04L 43/50H04L 41/22
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Abstract

A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.

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1 . An installation data device for use in installing active jacks in a communications system comprising: 
 a display for providing installation instructions;    one or more user input controls for accepting inputs from an installer;    a power supply; and    a connector for connection to an active jack;    said installation data device being adapted to accept installation information and to provide said installation information to an active jack during active jack installation.    
     
     
         2 . The installation data device of  claim 1  wherein said installation instructions comprise a graphical installation map.  
     
     
         3 . The installation data device of  claim 1  further comprising a GPS receiver for providing location information via said display.  
     
     
         4 . The installation data device of  claim 1  wherein said power supply and said connector are adapted to provide power to an active jack according to the IEEE 802.3af standard.  
     
     
         5 . The installation data device of  claim 1  further comprising a printer for printing jack labels during jack installation.  
     
     
         6 . The installation data device of  claim 1  wherein said device is adapted to execute software facilitating the installation of active jacks.  
     
     
         7 . The installation data device of  claim 1  wherein said device is adapted to execute software facilitating the testing of connections following the installation of active jacks.

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