The WaveLinx Area Hub is an IP-to-CAT bridge connecting CAT devices to the WaveLinx Area Controller. The device is an integral component of the communication backbone in the topology of a connected space. The Area Hub has 8 RJ45 ports into which areas of daisy-chained WaveLinx CAT devices can connect. The device acts as a router, allowing data exchange between the CAT devices and the WaveLinx Area Controller.