A communication network (e.g., a coax network or an optical fiber network) comprises a signal distribution network (e.g., fiber node FN) for transmitting communication signals downstream over a first communication path to a plurality of end user apparatuses connected thereto. At least one end user apparatus...http://www.google.de/patents/US5528582?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5528582 - Network apparatus and method for providing two way broadband communications
