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
facilitate 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
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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