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This glossary defines terms and lists acronyms used with the SB6120. 

High bandwidth network technology that multiplexes multiple, 
independent carriers to carry voice, video, data, and other 
interactive services over a single cable. A communications 
medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a 
given time period. A frequently used synonym for cable TV that 
can describe any technology capable of delivering multiple 
channels and services. 

A research consortium that defines the interface requirements for 
cable modems and acknowledges that tested equipment 
complies with DOCSIS. 

In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests 
files or services, such as file transfer, remote login, or printing 
from the server. Also called a CPE. 

A type of wire consisting of a center wire surrounded by 
insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire. The shield 
minimizes electrical and radio frequency interference. 

The CableLabs Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specification 
defines interface standards for cable modems and supporting 
equipment. 

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 start-up. 

In a cable data network, downstream describes the direction of 
data received by your computer from the Internet. 

Software that enables a computer to interact with a network or 
other device. For example, there are drivers for printers, monitors, 
graphics adapters, modems, Ethernet, USB, HPNA, and many 
others. 

The most widely used type of local area network (LAN). The most 
commonly installed Ethernet networks 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. 
Gigabit (GigE) Ethernet provides speeds up to 1 gigabit.