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Ethernet The most widely used type of local area network (LAN). The most commonly installed Ethernet ne tworks are called 10Base-T.
10Base-T provides transmission speeds up to 10 megabits per second (Mbps), usually over twisted -pair wire. Fast Ethernet
(100Base-T) provides transmission speeds up to 100 Mbps.
expansion slot An opening in a computer where you can insert a circuit board such as an Ethernet adapter to add new ca pabilities.
F-type connector 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 t he TCP/IP protocol
route messages based on the destination IP address. Your service provider assigns your Communications Gat eway 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
permanently written to read-only memory (ROM) at the factory. Your Motorola Communications Gateway has two MAC
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.
RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones.
RJ-45 The most common type of connector for Ethernet networks.