The present invention relates to a wireless network system, and more particularly to a wireless network system that includes a wireless base station and a router, and that permits the user to separate the wireless base station from the router or couple the two together depending on the seating environment of the wireless network system.
In order to catch up with the development in the Internet and to enable the computer user to be connected to the Internet free from the cabled network, a wireless network environment is needed. To create the wireless network environment, a client must install a wireless network card in his PC, and then the client's PC can be connected to the intended network via an Access Point, i.e. the Access Point will connect the PC to the Internet for transmitting or receiving wireless signals via the wireless network. The Access Point plays the role of a transmission medium between the wireless network and the Internet. In other words, the Access Point serves as a bridge for interconnecting the local area network (LAN) and the wireless network WLAN. Generally speaking, the Access point includes a box having a dimension similar to a lunchbox, and is adapted to be connected to a network for establishing communication for access to the Internet. A PC (personal computer) or handheld electronic device provided with a wireless LAN card can share or access the information from the network via the Access Point. In addition, since the Access Point possesses the network control ability, it can also control the electronic device provided a wireless LAN card.
However, the easy-to-hang wireless base station 100 has simple function and therefore only suitable for home use or offices. An external connection cable (not shown) is required for connecting the aforementioned wireless base station to a power source in order to supply electrical power required by the wireless base station. In addition, the wireless base station 100 must also be equipped with a power supply, thereby limiting the option for seating the prior art wireless base station.
In order to provide a solution to the power supply problem shown in
A wireless base station for industrial use must possess relatively large function ability, hence the power supply for maintenance of the PoE system occupies a majority of the space. The whole assembly therefore must be enclosed within a metal shield so as to overcome the standard test. The metal shield should be grounded to prevent the same from being disturbed by nearby electromagnetic fields. However, it generally happens that the rack (made from metal), upon which the metal shield is seated, is located not far from the ground, thereby lowering the wireless transmission quality.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a wireless network system that enables the user to separate the wireless base station with respect to a router or couple the two together depending on the seating environment of the wireless network system so as to enhance the option for selection of the mounting position.
In one aspect of the present invention, a wireless network system is provided for communicating a wireless network with a destination. The wireless network system includes a wireless base station for receiving or transmitting data via the wireless network, and a coupling portion is set on the wireless base station; and a router having a conducting portion which is electrically connected to the coupling portion for receiving or transmitting the data from or to a destination.
The wireless network system further includes a connecting cable for electrically coupling the wireless base station to the router.
In the wireless network system of the present invention, connection of the coupling portion of the wireless base station with the conducting portion of the router enables flow of electrical power into the wireless base station.
In a second aspect of the present invention, a wireless base station is provided for transmitting or receiving a data via a wireless network. The wireless base station includes a coupling portion for electrically connecting with a router in order to receive or transmit the data from or to a destination.
In a third aspect of the present invention, a router is provided to include a conducting portion which is electrically connected to a wireless base station for receiving or transmitting a data from or to a destination.
Other features and advantages of this invention will become more apparent in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of this invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
In one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless base station 302 has a coupling portion 306 and an antenna unit 304 for transmission of data signal via the wireless network after processing.
The router 402 has a conducting portion 404 and an indicator bulb 406. The conducting portion 404 is electrically connected to the coupling portion 306 of the wireless base station 302 for receiving or transmitting the data after certain procession steps to a destination, i.e. the Internet.
When the indicator bulb 406 is lighted, it indicates that the power supply, the connection network, etc. are in normal condition. The router 402 is ready for carrying out or performing its duty. However, the limitation should not restrict only thereto.
There are several ways or methods of coupling the wireless base station 302 to the router 402, such as along an up-and-down direction, along a front-and-rear direction, snap-fit manner, press-fitted manner, insert-into type from a rear side, and cap-into type. The coupling method can be designed according to the user's wishes. For better understanding of the wireless network system of the present invention, some methods for connecting the wireless base station 302 to the router 402 are shown in the following paragraphs.
In the aforementioned embodiment, the router 402 has a supporting portion 408 for supporting the entire portion of the wireless base station 302 thereabove when the wireless base station 302 is connected electrically to the router 402 in the up-and-down direction.
The wireless base station 302 has a foldable portion 308 folded in a normal condition and unfolded in a use condition. In order to permit the wireless base station 302 to be connected electrically to the router 402 along the front-and-rear direction, the foldable portion 308 is unfolded and is docked onto the router 402 along the arrow direction shown in
In this embodiment, the router 402 is formed with an accommodating recess 410. The coupling portion 306 (see
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Once the wireless base station 302 and the router 402 are connected to each other in the abovementioned ways, the wireless network system of the present invention provides fine transmission quality. In case, the user desires to achieve a further better transmission quality, he can hang the wireless base station 302 high on a wall surface. Under this condition, an external connecting cable (not visible) is used for electrically coupling the wireless base station 302 to the router 402.
In one embodiment of the present invention, connection of the coupling portion 306 of the wireless base station 302 to the conducting portion 404 of the router 402 enables electrical power to flow into the wireless base station 302. However, when the router 402 is connected to the wireless base station 302 via a connection cable, the router 402 supplies electrical power for the wireless base station 302 via the connection cable.
From the aforementioned embodiments, it can be observed that the wireless base station and the router for forming the wireless network system of the present invention provides multiple connecting ways or can be separated from each other during the utility thereof depending on the environments. Moreover, the wireless network system serves as common wireless base station.
While the present invention has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is understood that this invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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94146806 | Dec 2005 | TW | national |