Motorola SURFboard SBG901, User Manual

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TERM DEFINITION
S
scope The set of IP addresses that a DHCP server can lease to clients.
server In a client/server architecture, a dedicated computer that supplies files
or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing to clients.
service provider A company providing data services to subscribers.
SDU service data unit
SID
A service ID is a unique 14-bit identifier the CMTS assigns to a cable
modem or gateway that identifies the traffic type it carries (for
example, data). The SID provides the basis for the CMTS to allocate
bandwidth to the cable modem and implement CoS.
SME small and medium enterprise
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for
transferring e-mail.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard to monitor and
manage networks and network devices. Data is exchanged using PDU
messages.
SOHO
small office home office
spectrum A specified range of frequencies used for transmission of
electromagnetic signals.
spectrum allocation
An allocation of portions of the available electromagnetic spectrum for
specific services, such as AM, FM, or personal communications.
splitter
A device that divides the signal from an input cable between two or
more cables.
SSID
The Service Set Identifier or network name is a unique identifier that
wireless clients use to associate with an access point to distinguish
between multiple WLANs in the same area. All clients on a WLAN
must have the same SSID as the access point.