Glossary
ATA (Analog Telephone Adapter). IP device (often Ethernet) with one or more ports for connecting analog telephones.
Balun. A circuit that allows signals to flow smoothly between Twisted Pair and Coax (term derived from BALanced / UNbalanced transmission medium).
Coax Splitter. Used to divide RF signals over Coax allowing more devices to be connected.
Diplexer. A
DSL Splitter. Used to separate the VDSL signals from the TDM voice service installed in the NID.
Jumpers. Short cables that connects outlets to CPE, CPE to CPE, or CPE to devices.
SIP (Session Initiated Protocol). VoIP signaling method used to set up and complete VoIP calls.
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