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Manual Giga Connect Box
A standard 8-conductor modular connector, commonly
used on Ethernet cable. An RJ-45 connector looks like a
wide RJ-11 (telephone) connector.
A small box with three cable connectors: one input and
two outputs. You may need a splitter if you have a TV
already connected to the cable outlet that you want to
use for your Giga Connect Box. You can buy a splitter
from any electronics retailer and most discount stores.
Service Set IDentifier. A string of text (up to 32
characters long) that uniquely identifies a wireless LAN.
A power outlet that may be turned on and off using a
wall switch. Usually intended for lamps. Avoid plugging
your computer or Giga Connect Box into a switched
outlet to avoid disruptions.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The
protocols used to facilitate communications across one
or more connected networks.
Time Division Multiple Access. A method used by
DOCSIS-compliant cable modems for sending
upstream data with minimal interference.
The path from a subscriber device to the headend.
Some older cable documentation may refer to this as
the return path or reverse path.
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A common standard for
encrypting data sent over a wireless LAN.
WiFi Protected Access. A standard for encrypting data
sent over a wireless LAN. WPA offers improved security
over WEP.
RJ-45
Splitter
SSID
Switched outlet
TCP/IP
TDMA
Upstream
WEP
WPA
