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Glossary
Internal
– Connection port on the tecPort. It is used for sending RF modu-
lated signals back into the system for whole house delivery. If satellite is used
in the home, it also distributes the satellite signals to the satellite receivers.
Internal Signals
- Signals generated within the home and processed and dis-
tributed by the tecGate panel. The signals may be from VCRs, DVD players,
audio equipment, security cameras, and home computers.
LNB
– A device situated on the front of a satellite dish that collects the weak
signals from the satellites typically at 12.2 -12.7 GHz, amplifies them and
block converts them to 950- 1450 MHz. Technically this is actually an LNBF.
An acronym for Low Noise Block converter/Feedhorn.
Network
- The network is the UStec system and any connected devices to it.
That can include but is not limited to computers, satellite receivers, VCR’s,
DVD’s, televisions, or telephones. When most people think of networks, they
envision computers. Your UStec system is the next evolution of that including
all devices.
Network Camera
- UStec offers a line of both indoor and outdoor color and
black and white cameras that are viewable on any television in the home.
Typical uses for them are front and rear door security cameras, as well as baby
monitoring.
NID
– The Network Interface Devices is the connection point typically on the
side your home where the connections from the street services such as tele-
phone, cable, and high speed broadband are connected to the UStec house
network. From the NID your services pass to the UStec system in your home.
Phone
- The connection point for the phone on a tecPort.
Reflection -
The phenomenon that occurs when an AC signal encounters a
different medium or impedance and is returned to the original medium. Also
called Return Loss
Return Channel
- Signals that pass from the residence back to the service pro-
vider headend.
RF Modulator
– This device is capable of taking any device with baseband
line level outputs (RCA style jacks) and turning them into a cable TV or UHF