Systems and methods consistent with the present invention connect a remote device to a IEEE 1394-based network through an intervening telephone line, thereby enabling the remote device to recognize, discover and control devices on the IEEE 1394-based network. In particular, the present invention also relates to methods and uses for treatment of respiratory or respiratory tract diseases, which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention. Next, the network conversion interface creates a routing sequence of the incoming signal based on the determined data type.