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Implementing cable modems in single access device by registering modem software stack (MSS) with registration server using media access control (MAC) address

Grant US12580787B2 Kind: B2 Mar 17, 2026

Assignee

Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventors

Shlomo Ovadia, Deependra Singh Rawat

Abstract

A method includes initiating, by a first system-on-chip (SoC) of an access device, a first modem software stack (MSS) operable to communicate with a registration server and operable to communicate with a first local area network (LAN) port of the access device. The method includes initiating, by a second SoC of the access device, a second MSS operable to communicate with the registration server and operable to communicate with a second LAN port of the access device. The method includes registering and provisioning the first MSS as a first modem with the registration server using a first media access control (MAC) address. The method includes registering and provisioning the second MSS as a second modem with the registration server using a second MAC address.

CPC Classifications

H04L 12/2801 H04L 12/28 H04L 12/4625

Filing Date

2024-01-19

Application No.

18417586

Claims

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