Switched outlet A power outlet that may be turned on and o using a wall switch.
Usually intended for lamps. Avoid plugging your computer or Telephony
Gateway into a switched outlet to avoid disrupons.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The protocols used to
facilitate communicaons across one or more connected networks.
TDMA Time Division Mulple Access. A method used by DOCSIS-compliant
cable modems for sending upstream data with minimal interference.
Upstream The path from a subscriber device to the headend. Some older cable
documentaon may refer to this as the return path or reverse path.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A common standard for encrypng data sent
over a wireless LAN.
WPA Wi- Protected Access. A standard for encrypng data sent over a
wireless LAN. WPA oers improved security over WEP.
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