Glossary
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On-hook
When a phone is not being used.
Power Distribution
Module
A specialized printed circuit board mounted in the Home
Network Connection Center that distributes 15VDC power to
modules that require it.
Residential Telecom
Module
A specialized multi-port circuit board mounted in the Home
Network Connection Center that distributes all residential
phone and data lines to various Telecom/telephone
connections throughout your home.
R.E.N.
Ring Equivalency Number is the number of phones that can be
connected at any one time and is usually found on the bottom
plate of the phone. The R.E.N. varies according to the make
and model of phone, as well as the phone service available.
RF
Radio Frequency
Surge
An unusual increase in the current transmitted along an
electrical line, which may happen during thunderstorms or
other abnormal electrical events.
Tap
A specialized wall-mounted outlet (for example, phone,
computer, or video).
Video Distribution
Amplifier
An 8 A/B, 16 TAP, or 1000 Package Video/Telcom module
mounted in the Home Network Connection Center that
receives, amplifies, and transmits signals across the Home
Network.
Web Point Internet
Distribution Center
An integrated analog router and 4-port Ethernet hub with one
56k V.90 internal modem. It is a device that enables you to set
up a network of computers for simultaneous Internet access.
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