R
RF
Abbreviation for Radio Frequency. Some
literature refers to coax as “RF cable” and
the connectors as “RF connectors.”
RJ-45
A standard 8-conductor modular
connector, commonly used on Ethernet
cable. An RJ-45 connector looks like a wide
RJ-11 (telephone) connector.
S
Splitter
A small box with three cable connectors:
one input and two outputs. You may need
a splitter if you have a TV already
connected to the cable outlet that you
want to use for your Data Gateway. You
can buy a splitter from any electronics
retailer and most discount stores.
SSID
Service Set IDentifier. A string of text (up to
32 characters long) that uniquely identifies
a wireless LAN.
Switched outlet
A power outlet that may be turned on and
off using a wall switch. Usually intended
for lamps. Avoid plugging your computer
or Data Gateway into a switched outlet to
avoid disruptions.
T
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. The protocols used to facilitate
communications across one or more
connected networks.
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access. A method
used by DOCSIS-compliant cable modems
for sending upstream data with minimal
interference.
U
Upstream
The path from a subscriber device to the
headend. Some older cable documentation
may refer to this as the return path or
reverse path.
W
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A common
standard for encrypting data sent over a
wireless LAN.
WPA
Wi-fi Protected Access. A standard for
encrypting data sent over a wireless LAN.
WPA offers improved security over WEP.
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