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Glossary License
Ethernet | The most widely used type of local area network (LAN). The most commonly installed Ethernet networks are called   | 
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expansion slot | An opening in a computer where you can insert a circuit board such as an Ethernet adapter to add new capabilities.  | 
 | A connector used to connect coaxial cable (coax) to equipment.  | 
IP address | An Internet Protocol address is an identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol  | 
  | route messages based on the destination IP address. Your service provider assigns your Communications Gateway an IP  | 
  | address to provide a continuous Internet connection.  | 
MAC address | The Media Access Control Address uniquely identifies each device that can be connected to an Ethernet network. It is  | 
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  | addresses printed near the Connector Panel. You need to provide them to your service provider to start Cable Data Service or  | 
  | Telephone Service.  | 
MHz | Mega Hertz. A measure of radio frequency - millions of cycles per second. One MHz means one million cycles per second.  | 
The most common type of connector for household or office phones.  | |
 | The most common type of connector for Ethernet networks.  | 
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