A wireless communications network generating device comprises an antenna for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals, a communications bus for routing data signals; a radio frequency transceiver operable to receive incoming signals from said antenna and supply outgoing signals thereto. The signal processor includes a port electrically connected to the communications bus for receiving data signals. The device further comprises an Ethernet controller having a first port connected to said bus for transmitting and receiving data thereon and a second port for transmitting and receiving data to and from a peripheral device; and a microprocessor for processing said data.