The paper describes the design and implementation of the various items of equipment associated with an integrated voice and data network known as FAMNET. The equipment is intended for use with a broadband coaxial cable distribution network. The paper first outlines the mode of operation of broadband networks and this is followed by a description of the user interface to FAMNET. A description of the implementation of an RF modem for use with the network is then presented together with a description of a network monitoring system.