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Glossary

This glossary defines terms and lists acronyms used with the SBG1000.

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access point	A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The SBG1000 acts as a
	wireless access point.
adapter	A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to
	some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.
address	See NAT.
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ALG	Application level gateway triggers are required by some file transfer (for example, FTP), game, and
	video conferencing applications to open one or more ports to enable the application to operate
	properly.
American Wire	A standard system used to designate the size of electrical conductors; gauge numbers are inverse to
Gauge (AWG)	size.
ANSI	The American National Standards Institute is a non-profit, independent organization supported by
	trade organizations, industry, and professional societies for standards development in the United
	States. This organization defined ASCII and represents the United States to the International
	Organization for Standardization.
ANX	Automotive Network Exchange
ARP	Address Resolution Protocol broadcasts a datagram to obtain a response containing a MAC address
	corresponding to the host IP address. When it is first connected to the network, a client sends an ARP
	message. The SBG1000 responds with a message containing its MAC address. Subsequently, data
	sent by the computer uses the SBG1000 MAC address as its destination.
ASCII	The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing
	and communication compatibility among various devices; normally used for asynchronous
	transmission.
asynchronous	The SBG1000 uses synchronous timing for upstream data transmissions. The CMTS broadcasts
timing	messages that bandwidth is available. The SBG1000 reserves data bytes requiring x-number of
	mini-slots. The CMTS replies that it can receive data at a specified time (synchronized). At the
	specified time, the SBG1000 transmits the x-number of data bytes.
attenuation	The difference between transmitted and received power resulting from loss through equipment,
	transmission lines, or other devices; usually expressed in decibels.
authentication	A process where the CMTS verifies that access is authorized, using a password, trusted IP address,
	or serial number.
authorization	Part of the process between a CMTS and the cable modem or gateway to enable Baseline Privacy.
auto-MDIX	Automatic medium-dependent interface crossover detects and corrects cabling errors by automatically
	reversing the send and receive pins on any port. It enables the use of straight-through wiring between
	the SBG1000 Ethernet ports and any computer, printer, or hub.

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