WO2000070828A1 - Local network for connecting network devices - Google Patents

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WO2000070828A1
WO2000070828A1 PCT/DE2000/001566 DE0001566W WO0070828A1 WO 2000070828 A1 WO2000070828 A1 WO 2000070828A1 DE 0001566 W DE0001566 W DE 0001566W WO 0070828 A1 WO0070828 A1 WO 0070828A1
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  • the invention relates to a local network for connecting network devices, which has at least one network server.
  • LAN Local Area Network
  • LAN server central network server
  • the local network and the network server must be connected via their own LAN lines, which causes a considerable expense.
  • the network server is arranged in a building according to the invention and is designed as a plug-in power supply unit with an integrated network adapter for connection to the local network and with an integrated modem for connection to a power supply network. Due to the training as a plug-in power supply, the network server, network adapter and power supply modem are installed in one and the same housing. The complex and expensive cabling of the individual components and their respective assembly within buildings are no longer necessary. The result is considerable cost savings.
  • the housing of the network server integrated in the network connector housing is also simpler and / or smaller in size. Incorrect operation is almost impossible, installation errors due to improper handling are no longer possible. If necessary, a central server is selected via a data line, which means that the integrated LAN server only requires a relatively small storage volume - in contrast to the usual arrangement in the local network.
  • the LAN server Due to its design as a plug-in power supply, the LAN server uses the power supply line in almost every building to receive / send the data internally between the network devices and externally from / to other devices.
  • a modem for connection to a telephone network is integrated in the plug-in power supply. This also enables data transmission via a classic telephone connection using the power supply network and direct coupling with the LAN server in the plug-in power supply.
  • the plug-in power supply has a cable and a plug for connecting the integrated modem to the telephone network in order to achieve the coupling with the LAN server integrated in the plug-in power supply as simply and cost-effectively as possible.
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the arrangement of the network server designed as a plug-in power supply in a local network for connection to a power supply network
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the construction of the plug-in power supply according to FIG. 1
  • 3 shows a block diagram of the arrangement of the network server designed as a plug-in power supply unit in a local network for connection to a telephone network
  • the network server designed as a plug-in power supply unit in a local network for connection to a telephone network
  • FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the construction of the plug-in power supply according to FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 1 shows a basic block diagram of a local area network (LAN) in a building G, via which a plurality of network devices LAND - preferably computer PC and / or radio base stations BTBS, which are connected via / to a communication terminal, e.g. a mobile phone, wirelessly receive / send data in both transmission directions (uplmk / downlmk) - are connected to each other.
  • the radio base station BTBS preferably has a Bluetooth radio module for wireless connection to a Bluetooth communication terminal MT, which means that the transceiver module on the terminal side and the transceiver module on the network side have a radio transmission bandwidth of up to on both sides of the radio interface support up to 700 kilobits per second in accordance with the known Bluetooth specifications.
  • BTBS radio base station in the local area network LAN is ideal, in particular for smaller buildings, in order to implement data transmission from / to the local area network LAN on the one hand and from / to the terminal device MT via the radio connection on the other side in the subscriber end area.
  • the plug-in power supply unit SNT preferably has two connection contact pins for inserting the network server LSV into a socket of the power supply network PNW present in the building G. It is assumed in the present example that the power supply network PNW is the well-known 230 volt or 115 volt network Voltage and 50 Hertz mains frequency supported.
  • a LANA (LAN adapter) and a PLM (Power Line Modem) modem for connection to the PNW power supply network are also integrated in the same housing of the SNT plug-in power supply.
  • the PLM modem establishes the connection between the LSV network server integrated in the SNT plug-in power supply and the LANA network adapter in the subscriber end area to the PNW network.
  • the power supply network PNW to which the application server ASV can be connected to support any data application, has a connection to communication networks such as the telephone network PSTN or the Internet INT, via which data is received from the local network LAN and sent to the local network LAN .
  • FIG. 2 shows the block diagram of the structure of the plug-in power supply SNT according to FIG. 1 with a network server LSV integrated in a single housing, network adapter LANA and network supply modem PLM. These components and their communication are connected to a common control module CONM, which controls the processes involved in data transmission and mutual communication.
  • a memory MM and a central power supply CPS are arranged in the plug-in power supply SNT.
  • the network server LSV and network adapter LANA of the plug-in power supply SNT are coupled to the power supply network PNW via the power supply modem PLM and the central power supply CPS via one or more power supply lines - which support data transmissions with a transmission rate of approximately 1 megabit per second, for example.
  • a connection to a private network PPNW and / or a public network CPNW is possible.
  • FIG 3 shows the basic block diagram of the local area network LAN (local area network) in building G, via which the network devices LAND are connected to one another.
  • the difference from FIG 1 is the arrangement of the network server designed as a plug-in power supply SNT LSV in the local area network LAN for connection to a telephone network PSTN via connections which represent, for example, telephone connections POTS, ISDN connections or xDSL connections.
  • the connection is made using the IPXM power adapter integrated in the SNT plug-in power supply.
  • the LAN network adapter LANA and the PLM modem for connection to the power supply network PNW with 115 or 230 volt supply voltage are integrated in the plug-in power supply SNT, which means that the components mentioned are advantageously in the same housing as the power supply are located.
  • a cable K and a plug S for connecting the plug-in power supply SNT to the connection POTS, ISDN or xDSL are attached to the plug-in power supply SNT.
  • the telephone network PSTN is connected to a further communication network - preferably the Internet INT - which is connected to one or more application servers ASV for carrying out data applications, the data of which are transmitted via the network INT to the network PSTN and from there to the local network LAN be forwarded via the power supply network and the plug-in power supply SNT.
  • the object of the invention provides a plug-in power supply unit SNT with integrated network server LSV, LAN network adapter LANA, PSTN network adapter IPXM and modem PLM, which can be implemented in buildings with respect to effort, costs and maintenance for local data transmission in the subscriber end area.
  • FIG. 4 shows the block diagram of the construction of the plug-in power supply SNT according to FIG. 3 with a network server LSV integrated in a single housing, network adapter LANA for connection to the network LAN, network adapter IPXM for connection to the telephone network PSTN and network supply modem PLM. These components and their communication are connected to a common control module CONM, which controls the processes required to carry out the data transmission and mutual communication. It is also a store MM arranged in the plug-in power supply SNT.
  • CONM common control module
  • the network server LSV and the network adapters LANA and IPXM of the plug-in power supply SNT are on the one hand via one or more line connections - which, for example, support data transmissions with a transmission rate of approximately 1 megabit per second - with a power supply network designed as a private network PPNW and on the other hand coupled to the PSTN telephone network via the line connections POTS, ISDN or xDSL.

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The invention relates to a local network (LAN) for connecting network devices. According to the invention, the network server (LSV) is arranged in a building (G) and is configured as a plug-in network unit (SNT) comprising an integrated network adapter (LANA) for connecting to the local network as well as an integrated modem (PLM) for connecting to a power supply network (PNW). Due to the configuration as a plug-in network unit, the network server, network adapter and power supply modem are integrated in one and the same housing. The complex and expensive cabling of the individual components and their respective installation inside buildings are rendered unnecessary. This results in a considerable savings in costs.

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Lokales Netz zur Verbindung von NetzeinrichtungenLocal network for connecting network devices
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Lokales Netz zur Verbindung von Netzeinrichtungen, das zumindest einen Netzserver aufweist.The invention relates to a local network for connecting network devices, which has at least one network server.
Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass Netzeinrichtungen eines Lokalen Netzes (LAN, Local Area Network) entweder über einen zen- tralen Netzserver (LAN-Server) , der aus vielen Einzelmodulen besteht, oder durch Einzelverkabelung zum Transport der ver- bindungs- und paketorientierten Daten im Teilnehmerendbereich miteinander verknüpft werden. Das Lokale Netz und der Netzserver müssen über eigene LAN-Leitungen verbunden werden, was einen erheblichen Aufwand an Kosten verursacht.It is generally known that network devices of a local area network (LAN, Local Area Network) either via a central network server (LAN server) consisting of many individual modules, or by means of individual cabling for transporting the connection and packet-oriented data in the Participant end area are linked together. The local network and the network server must be connected via their own LAN lines, which causes a considerable expense.
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein verbessertes Lokales Netz mit Netzeinrichtungen und Netzserver zur Datenübertragung im Teilnehmerendbereich anzugeben.It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved local network with network devices and network servers for data transmission in the subscriber end area.
Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of patent claim 1. Developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Ausgehend von einem Lokalen Netz der oben beschriebenen Art ist erfindungsgemäß der Netzserver in einem Gebäude angeordnet und als Steckernetzteil mit integriertem Netzadapter zum Anschluss an das Lokale Netz sowie mit integriertem Modem zum Anschluss an ein Stromversorgungsnetz ausgebildet. Durch die Ausbildung als Steckernetzteil sind Netzserver, Netzadapter und Sromversorgungs-Modem in ein- und demselben Gehäuse eingebaut. Die aufwendige und teure Verkabelung der einzelnen Komponenten und deren jeweilige Montage innerhalb von Gebäuden werden überflüssig. Eine beträchtliche Kosteneinsparung ist die Folge. Das Gehäuse des in das Netzsteckergehause integrierten Netzservers ist darüber hinaus einfacher und/oder kleiner aufzubauen. Fehlbedienungen sind nahezu ausgeschlossen, Fehler bei der Installation durch unsachgemasse Handhabung nicht mehr möglich. Über eine Datenleitung wird bei Bedarf ein zentraler Server angewählt, wodurch der integrierte LAN-Server nur ein relativ kleines Speichervolumen - im Gegensatz zur üblichen Anordnung im Lokalen Netz - benotigt.Starting from a local network of the type described above, the network server is arranged in a building according to the invention and is designed as a plug-in power supply unit with an integrated network adapter for connection to the local network and with an integrated modem for connection to a power supply network. Due to the training as a plug-in power supply, the network server, network adapter and power supply modem are installed in one and the same housing. The complex and expensive cabling of the individual components and their respective assembly within buildings are no longer necessary. The result is considerable cost savings. The housing of the network server integrated in the network connector housing is also simpler and / or smaller in size. Incorrect operation is almost impossible, installation errors due to improper handling are no longer possible. If necessary, a central server is selected via a data line, which means that the integrated LAN server only requires a relatively small storage volume - in contrast to the usual arrangement in the local network.
Durch die Ausbildung als Steckernetzteil nutzt der LAN-Server die in nahezu ηedem Gebäude vorhandene Stromnetzversorgungs- leitung, um die Daten intern zwischen den Netzeinrichtungen und extern von/zu anderen Einrichtungen zu empfangen/senden.Due to its design as a plug-in power supply, the LAN server uses the power supply line in almost every building to receive / send the data internally between the network devices and externally from / to other devices.
Insbesondere ist gemäß einer gunstigen Weiterbildung der Erfindung in dem Steckernetzteil ein Modem zum Anschluss an ein Fernsprechnetz integriert. Dies ermöglicht eine Datenübertragung zusätzlich über einen klassischen Telefonanschluss unter Nutzung des Stromversorgungsnetzes und direkter Kopplung mit dem LAN-Server in dem Steckernetzteil.In particular, according to a favorable development of the invention, a modem for connection to a telephone network is integrated in the plug-in power supply. This also enables data transmission via a classic telephone connection using the power supply network and direct coupling with the LAN server in the plug-in power supply.
Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung der Erfindung verfugt das Steckernetzteil über ein Kabel und einen Stecker zum Anschluss des integrierten Modems an das Fernsprechnetz, um möglichst einfach und kostensparend die Kopplung mit dem m dem Steckernetzteil integrierten LAN-Server zu erzielen.According to another development of the invention, the plug-in power supply has a cable and a plug for connecting the integrated modem to the telephone network in order to achieve the coupling with the LAN server integrated in the plug-in power supply as simply and cost-effectively as possible.
Die Erfindung wird anhand eines in einer Zeichnung dargestellten Ausfuhrungsbeispiels naher erläutert. Im einzelnen zeigenThe invention is explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment shown in a drawing. Show in detail
FIG 1 ein Blockschaltbild der Anordnung des als Steckernetzteil ausgebildeten Netzservers in einem Lokalen Netz zum Anschluß an ein Stromversorgungsnetz,1 shows a block diagram of the arrangement of the network server designed as a plug-in power supply in a local network for connection to a power supply network,
FIG 2 ein Blockschaltbild des Aufbaus des Steckernetzteils gemäß FIG 1, FIG 3 ein Blockschaltbild der Anordnung des als Steckernetzteil ausgebildeten Netzservers m einem Lokalen Netz zum Anschluß an ein Fernsprechnetz, und2 shows a block diagram of the construction of the plug-in power supply according to FIG. 1, 3 shows a block diagram of the arrangement of the network server designed as a plug-in power supply unit in a local network for connection to a telephone network, and
FIG 4 ein Blockschaltbild des Aufbaus des Steckernetzteils gemäß FIG 3.4 shows a block diagram of the construction of the plug-in power supply according to FIG. 3.
FIG 1 zeigt in einem prinzipiellen Blockschaltbild ein Loka- les Netz LAN (Local Area Network) in einem Gebäude G, über das mehrere Netzeinrichtungen LAND - vorzugsweise Computer PC und/oder Funkbasisstationen BTBS, die über eine Funkschnittstelle von/zu einem Kommunikationsendgerat, z.B. einem Mobil- telefon, drahtlos Daten in beiden Übertragungsrichtungen (uplmk/downlmk) empfangen/senden - miteinander verbunden sind. Die Funkbasisstationen BTBS weist vorzugsweise ein Bluetooth-Funkmodul zum drahtlosen Anschluß an ein Bluetooth- Kommunikationsendgerat MT auf, was bedeutet, dass das endge- rateseitige Sende/Empfanger-Modul und das netzseitige Sende/ Empfanger-Modul auf beiden Seiten der Funkschnittstelle eine Funkubertragungsbandbreite von bis zu 700 Kilobit pro Sekunde gemäß den an sich bekannten Bluetooth-Spezifikationen unterstutzen. Besonders für kleinere Gebäude ist die Integration von Funkbasisstation BTBS in das Lokale Netz LAN ideal, um die Datenübertragung von/zu dem Lokalen Netz LAN auf der einen Seite und von/zu dem Endgerat MT über die Funkverbindung auf der anderen Seite im Teilnehmerendbereich zu verwirklichen.1 shows a basic block diagram of a local area network (LAN) in a building G, via which a plurality of network devices LAND - preferably computer PC and / or radio base stations BTBS, which are connected via / to a communication terminal, e.g. a mobile phone, wirelessly receive / send data in both transmission directions (uplmk / downlmk) - are connected to each other. The radio base station BTBS preferably has a Bluetooth radio module for wireless connection to a Bluetooth communication terminal MT, which means that the transceiver module on the terminal side and the transceiver module on the network side have a radio transmission bandwidth of up to on both sides of the radio interface support up to 700 kilobits per second in accordance with the known Bluetooth specifications. The integration of BTBS radio base station in the local area network LAN is ideal, in particular for smaller buildings, in order to implement data transmission from / to the local area network LAN on the one hand and from / to the terminal device MT via the radio connection on the other side in the subscriber end area.
Bestandteil des Lokalen Netzes LAN ist mindestens ein Netzserver LSV (LAN-Server) , der gemäß dem Gegenstand der Erfindung als Steckernetzteil SNT ausgebildet ist. Das Steckernetzteil SNT weist vorzugsweise zwei Anschlusskontaktstifte zum Einsetzen des Netzservers LSV in eine Steckdose des m dem Gebäude G vorhandenen Stromversorgungsnetzes PNW besitzt. Es sei im vorliegenden Beispiel angenommen, dass das Stromversorgungsnetz PNW die bekannte 230 Volt oder 115 Volt Netz- Spannung sowie 50 Hertz Netzfrequenz unterstützt. In dasselbe Gehäuse des Steckernetzteils SNT sind auch ein Netzadapter LANA (LAN Adapter) sowie ein Modem PLM (Power Line Modem) zum Anschluss an das Stromversorgungsnetz PNW integriert. Dabei stellt das Modem PLM im vorliegenden Beispiel die Verbindung des im Steckernetzteil SNT integrierten Netzservers LSV und Netzadapters LANA im Teilnehmerendbereich zum Netz PNW her. Das Stromversorgungsnetz PNW, an das Applikationsserver ASV zur Unterstützung beliebiger Datenapplikationen angeschlossen sein können, weist eine Verbindung zu Kommunikationsnetzen wie z.B. dem Fernsprechnetz PSTN oder dem Internet INT auf, über die jeweils Daten von dem Lokalen Netz LAN empfangen und zu dem Lokalen Netz LAN gesendet werden.Part of the local area network LAN is at least one network server LSV (LAN server), which according to the subject matter of the invention is designed as a plug-in power supply SNT. The plug-in power supply unit SNT preferably has two connection contact pins for inserting the network server LSV into a socket of the power supply network PNW present in the building G. It is assumed in the present example that the power supply network PNW is the well-known 230 volt or 115 volt network Voltage and 50 Hertz mains frequency supported. A LANA (LAN adapter) and a PLM (Power Line Modem) modem for connection to the PNW power supply network are also integrated in the same housing of the SNT plug-in power supply. In this example, the PLM modem establishes the connection between the LSV network server integrated in the SNT plug-in power supply and the LANA network adapter in the subscriber end area to the PNW network. The power supply network PNW, to which the application server ASV can be connected to support any data application, has a connection to communication networks such as the telephone network PSTN or the Internet INT, via which data is received from the local network LAN and sent to the local network LAN .
FIG 2 zeigt das Blockschaltbild des Aufbaus des Steckernetzteils SNT gemäß FIG 1 mit in einem einzigen Gehäuse integrierten Netzserver LSV, Netzadapter LANA und Netzversor- gungs-Modem PLM. Diese Komponenten und deren Kommunikation sind mit einem gemeinsamen Kontrollmodul CONM verbunden, das die zur Durchführung der bei der Datenübertragung und der gegenseitigen Kommunikation anfallenden Prozesse steuert. Darüber hinaus sind ein Speicher MM sowie eine zentrale Stromversorgung CPS im Steckernetzteil SNT angeordnet. Über das Netzversorgungs-Modem PLM und die zentrale Stromversorgung CPS sind Netzserver LSV und Netzadapter LANA des Steckernetzteils SNT über eine oder mehrere Stromversorgungsleitungen - die beispielsweise Datenübertragungen mit einer Übertragungsrate von etwa 1 Megabit pro Sekunde unterstützen - mit dem Stromversorgungsnetz PNW gekoppelt. Dabei ist ein Anschluss an ein Privates Netz PPNW und/oder ein Öffentliches Netz CPNW möglich.2 shows the block diagram of the structure of the plug-in power supply SNT according to FIG. 1 with a network server LSV integrated in a single housing, network adapter LANA and network supply modem PLM. These components and their communication are connected to a common control module CONM, which controls the processes involved in data transmission and mutual communication. In addition, a memory MM and a central power supply CPS are arranged in the plug-in power supply SNT. The network server LSV and network adapter LANA of the plug-in power supply SNT are coupled to the power supply network PNW via the power supply modem PLM and the central power supply CPS via one or more power supply lines - which support data transmissions with a transmission rate of approximately 1 megabit per second, for example. A connection to a private network PPNW and / or a public network CPNW is possible.
FIG 3 zeigt in Anlehnung an FIG 1 das prinzipielle Blockschaltbild des Lokalen Netzes LAN (Local Area Network) in dem Gebäude G, über das die Netzeinrichtungen LAND miteinander verbunden sind. Der Unterschied zu FIG 1 besteht in der Anordnung des als Steckernetzteil SNT ausgebildeten Netzservers LSV in dem Lokalen Netz LAN zum Anschluß an ein Fernsprechnetz PSTN über Verbindungen, die beispielsweise Telefonverbindungen POTS, ISDN-Verbindungen oder xDSL-Verbindungen darstellen. Der Anschluß erfolgt über den im Steckernetzteil SNT integrierten Netzadapter IPXM. Darüber hinaus sind der LAN- Netzadapter LANA und das Modem PLM zum Anschluß an das Stromversorgungsnetz PNW mit 115 oder 230 Volt Versorgungsspannung in dem Steckernetzteil SNT integriert, was bedeutet, dass sich die genannten Komponenten vorteilhaft in ein- und dem- selben Gehäuse wie die Stromversorgung befinden. Die gegenseitige Verkabelung entfällt. An dem Steckernetzteil SNT sind ein Kabel K und ein Stecker S zum Anschließen des Steckernetzteils SNT an die Verbindung POTS, ISDN oder xDSL angebracht. Das Fernsprechnetz PSTN ist mit einem weiteren Kommu- nikationsnetz - vorzugsweise dem Internet INT - verbunden, das mit einem oder mehreren Applikationsserver ASV zur Durchführung von Datenapplikationen verbunden ist, deren Daten über das Netz INT zum Netz PSTN übertragen und von dort in das Lokale Netz LAN über das Stromversorgungsnetz und das Steckernetzteil SNT weitergeleitet werden.3 shows the basic block diagram of the local area network LAN (local area network) in building G, via which the network devices LAND are connected to one another. The difference from FIG 1 is the arrangement of the network server designed as a plug-in power supply SNT LSV in the local area network LAN for connection to a telephone network PSTN via connections which represent, for example, telephone connections POTS, ISDN connections or xDSL connections. The connection is made using the IPXM power adapter integrated in the SNT plug-in power supply. In addition, the LAN network adapter LANA and the PLM modem for connection to the power supply network PNW with 115 or 230 volt supply voltage are integrated in the plug-in power supply SNT, which means that the components mentioned are advantageously in the same housing as the power supply are located. The mutual wiring is not necessary. A cable K and a plug S for connecting the plug-in power supply SNT to the connection POTS, ISDN or xDSL are attached to the plug-in power supply SNT. The telephone network PSTN is connected to a further communication network - preferably the Internet INT - which is connected to one or more application servers ASV for carrying out data applications, the data of which are transmitted via the network INT to the network PSTN and from there to the local network LAN be forwarded via the power supply network and the plug-in power supply SNT.
Der Gegenstand der Erfindung liefert ein Steckernetzteil SNT mit integriertem Netzserver LSV, LAN-Netzadapter LANA, PSTN- Netzadapter IPXM und Modem PLM, die ein bezüglich Aufwand, Kosten und Wartung optimiertes Lokales Netz zur Datenübertragung im Teilnehmerendbereich innerhalb von Gebäuden realisierbar ist.The object of the invention provides a plug-in power supply unit SNT with integrated network server LSV, LAN network adapter LANA, PSTN network adapter IPXM and modem PLM, which can be implemented in buildings with respect to effort, costs and maintenance for local data transmission in the subscriber end area.
FIG 4 zeigt das Blockschaltbild des Aufbaus des Steckernetz- teils SNT gemäß FIG 3 mit in einem einzigen Gehäuse integrierten Netzserver LSV, Netzadapter LANA zum Anschluss an das Netz LAN, Netzadapter IPXM zum Anschluss an das Fernsprechnetz PSTN und Netzversorgungs-Modem PLM. Diese Komponenten und deren Kommunikation sind mit einem gemeinsamen Kontrollmodul CONM verbunden, das die zur Durchführung der bei der Datenübertragung und der gegenseitigen Kommunikation anfallenden Prozesse steuert. Darüber hinaus ist ein Speicher MM im Steckernetzteil SNT angeordnet. Über das Netzversor- gungs-Modem PLM sind der Netzserver LSV und die Netzadapter LANA und IPXM des Steckernetzteils SNT einerseits über eine oder mehrere Leitungsverbindungen - die beispielsweise Datenübertragungen mit einer Ubertragungsrate von etwa 1 Megabit pro Sekunde unterstützen - mit einem als Privates Netz PPNW ausgebildeten Stromversorgungsnetz und andererseits über die Leitungsverbindungen POTS, ISDN oder xDSL mit dem Fernsprechnetz PSTN gekoppelt. 4 shows the block diagram of the construction of the plug-in power supply SNT according to FIG. 3 with a network server LSV integrated in a single housing, network adapter LANA for connection to the network LAN, network adapter IPXM for connection to the telephone network PSTN and network supply modem PLM. These components and their communication are connected to a common control module CONM, which controls the processes required to carry out the data transmission and mutual communication. It is also a store MM arranged in the plug-in power supply SNT. Via the network supply modem PLM, the network server LSV and the network adapters LANA and IPXM of the plug-in power supply SNT are on the one hand via one or more line connections - which, for example, support data transmissions with a transmission rate of approximately 1 megabit per second - with a power supply network designed as a private network PPNW and on the other hand coupled to the PSTN telephone network via the line connections POTS, ISDN or xDSL.

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1. Lokales Netz (LAN) zur Verbindung von Netzeinrichtungen (LAND) , das zumindest einen Netzserver (SVL) aufweist, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Netzserver (SVL) in einem Gebäude (G) angeordnet und als Steckernetzteil (SNT) mit integriertem Netzadapter (LANA) zum Anschluss an das Lokale Netz (LAN) sowie mit integriertem Modem (PLM) zum Anschluss an ein Stromversorgungsnetz (PNW) ausgebildet ist.1. Local network (LAN) for connecting network devices (LAND), which has at least one network server (SVL), characterized in that the network server (SVL) arranged in a building (G) and as a plug-in power supply (SNT) with an integrated network adapter (LANA ) for connection to the local network (LAN) and with an integrated modem (PLM) for connection to a power supply network (PNW).
2. Lokales Netz nach Anspruch 1, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass in dem Steckernetzteil (SNT) ein Modem (IPXM) zum An- schluss an ein Fernsprechnetz (PSTN) integriert ist.2. Local network according to claim 1, so that a modem (IPXM) for connection to a telephone network (PSTN) is integrated in the plug-in power supply (SNT).
3. Lokales Netz nach Anspruch 2, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass das Steckernetzteil (SNT) ein Kabel (K) und einen Stek- ker (S) zum Anschluss des integrierten Modems (IPXM) an das Fernsprechnetz (PSTN) aufweist.3. Local network according to claim 2, so that the plug-in power supply (SNT) has a cable (K) and a plug (S) for connecting the integrated modem (IPXM) to the telephone network (PSTN).
4. Lokales Netz nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass eine Netzeinrichtung (LAND) aus einer Funkbasisstation4. Local network according to one of the preceding claims, d a d u r c h g e k e n n e e c h n e t that a network device (LAND) from a radio base station
(BTBS) zum drahtlosen Anschluß über eine Funkschnittstelle an ein Kommunikationsendgerät besteht.(BTBS) for wireless connection via a radio interface to a communication terminal.
5. Lokales Netz nach Anspruch 4, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Funkbasisstation (BTBS) ein Bluetooth-Funkmodul zum drahtlosen Anschluß an ein Bluetooth-Kommunikationsendgerät aufweist . 5. Local network according to claim 4, so that the radio base station (BTBS) has a Bluetooth radio module for wireless connection to a Bluetooth communication terminal.
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