Motorola Communications Gateway, User Manual

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Ethernet The most widely used type of local area network (LAN). The most commonly installed Ethernet networks are called 10Base-T.
10Base-T provides transmission speeds up to 10 megabits per second (Mbps), usually over twisted-pair wire. Fast Ethernet
(100Base-T) provides transmission speeds up to 100 Mbps.
expansion slot An opening in a computer where you can insert a circuit board such as an Ethernet adapter to add new capabilities.
F-type connector A connector used to connect coaxial cable (coax) to equipment.
IP address An Internet Protocol address is an identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol
route messages based on the destination IP address. Your service provider assigns your Communications Gateway an IP
address to provide a continuous Internet connection.
MAC address The Media Access Control Address uniquely identifies each device that can be connected to an Ethernet network. It is
permanently written to read-only memory (ROM) at the factory. Your Motorola Communications Gateway has two MAC
addresses printed near the
Connector Panel . You need to provide them to your service provider to start Cable Data Service or
Telephone Service .
MHz Mega Hertz. A measure of radio frequency - millions of cycles per second. One MHz means one million cycles per second.
RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones.
RJ-45 The most common type of connector for Ethernet networks.