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coaxial cable | A type of wire consisting of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire. The shield minimizes |
(coax) | electrical and radio frequency interference. |
DOCSIS | The CableLabs |
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download | To copy a file from one computer to another. You can use the Internet to download files from a server to your home PC. A DOCSIS |
| cable modem downloads its configuration from a server during |
downstream | In a cable data network, downstream describes the direction of data received by your computer from the Internet. |
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 a circuit board can be inserted to add new capabilities.
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 cable service provider assigns your cable modem an IP address to provide a continuous Internet connection.
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