P are examples of applications that have a more even distribution between upstream and downstream data. [0039] Details of FIG. 4 [0040] The cable television signals from coax 608 connected to the CATV service drop are amplified at amplifier 312 before reaching the low-frequency leg of diplexer 316. [0041] The high-frequency leg of diplexer 316 receives data from Internet access, local Value Added