ARRIS WBM750 User Guide User Manual

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RJ-11

A standard 4-pin modular connector, commonly used in North America for

connecting telephones.

RJ-45

A standard 6-pin modular connector, commonly used on Ethernet cable. An

RJ-45 connector looks like a wide RJ-11 (telephone) connector.

Splitter

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 Wideband Cable Modem. You can buy a split-

ter from any electronics retailer and most discount stores.

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 Wideband Cable

Modem into a switched outlet to avoid disruptions.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The protocols used to facil-

itate 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 docu-

mentation may refer to this as the return path or reverse path.

USB

(Universal Serial Bus) An interface used for connecting a variety of acces-

sories, such as keyboards, mice, printers, and communications devices

(such as cable modems) to a single computer.

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