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A standard 8-conductor modular connector, commonly used on Ethernet
cable. An RJ-45 connector looks like a wide RJ-11 (telephone) connector.
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.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The protocols used to facil-
itate 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.
Upstream
The path from a subscriber device to the headend. Some older cable docu-
mentation may refer to this as the return path or reverse path.
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.
Touchstone DG860 Data Gateway User’s Guide
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Getting
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Ethernet
Configuration
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