Conexant AccessRunner CX82310, Руководство пользователя

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A device connects two or more physical networks and forwards packets between them. Bridges can usually be made to filter packets,
that is, to forward only certain traffic. Related devices are: repeaters which simply forward electrical signals from one cable to the
other, and full-fledged routers which make routing decisions based on several criteria.
Broadband
Characteristic of any network multiplexes independent network carriers onto a single cable. Broadband technology allows several
networks to coexist on one single cable; traffic from one network does not interfere with traffic from another. Broadcast A packet
delivery system where a copy of a given packet is given to all hosts attached to the network. Example: Ethernet.
CO
Central Office. Refers to equipment located at a Telco or service provider's office.
CPE
Customer Premises Equipment located in a user's premises
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP is software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network. DHCP eliminates having
to manually assign permanent IP addresses to every device on your network. DHCP software typically runs in servers and is also
found in network devices such as Routers.
DMT
Discrete Multi-Tone frequency signal modulation