Appendix A: Glossary
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 documentation 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.
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