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Getting
Safety
Started
Battery
Installation
Installation
Headend
HTTP
Hub
IP address
ISDN
LAN
LED
MAC address
Protocol
Xfinity TG1682 Telephony Gateway User's Guide
Ethernet
Configuration
Usage
The "central office" in an HFC network. The headend houses both video and
data equipment. In larger cable networks, a "master" headend often feeds
several "remote" headends to provide distributed services.
HyperText Transfer Protocol.
A box with several Ethernet connectors. Ethernet hubs provide a common
point of contact for all connected devices.
A number assigned to your computer by your cable company, used to iden-
tify your computer to other systems on the Internet.
Integrated Services Digital Network. A digital telephony standard that pro-
vides communication speeds about twice as fast as standard dialup.
Local Area Network. A network that allows computers in a single location
(such as a building) to communicate with one another.
Light Emitting Diode. A semi-conductor diode that emits light when current
is passed through it.
A number that uniquely identifies any device connected to a network. Your
cable company uses your Telephony Gateway's MAC address to authorize
access to the Internet. The MAC address is printed on a label on the bottom
of your Telephony Gateway.
A set of rules and formats that determines the communication behavior of
network entities at a given layer.
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