Arris Touchstone TG3442 User Manual page 49

RJ-45
Splitter
SSID
Switched outlet
TCP/IP
TDMA
Upstream
WEP
WPA
Touchstone TG3442 Telephony Gateway User Guide STANDARD Revision 1.0
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
Telephony Gateway. 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 Telephony Gateway 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.
Wi-fi Protected Access. A standard for encrypting data sent over
a wireless LAN. WPA offers improved security over WEP.
Appendix A: Glossary
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