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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 bi-directional frequency specific splitter that will aid in VDSL and Video (MoCA, RF) delivery over
the same Coax wiring; two different types will be used for Splitters and RG locations.
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.