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splitter A splitter is a device that divides the signal power from an input cable equally between two or more signals, each carrying a
selected frequency range. The Motorola Communications Gateway requires a 5-900 MHz RF splitter to connect to a cable outlet
that is also used for a TV.
PacketCable PacketCable is a set of interface specifications for delivering advanced, real-time multimedia services over coaxial cable (coax) ;
for example VoIP , multimedia conferencing, and interactive gaming. PacketCable is built on the DOCSIS infrastructure already
developed to support cable modems.
PSTN The public switched telephone network is the traditional circuit-switched, voice-oriented telephone network originally invented by
Alexander Graham Bell. It is sometimes referred to as plain old telephone service (POTS).
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a set of protocols that provides standards and rules for communication
between networks.
UPS The uninterruptible power supply enables your Communications Gateway to continue working for a short time when the primary
AC power source is lost. It contains a battery that provides power until the AC power is restored.
upstream In a cable data network, upstream describes the direction of data transferred from your computer to the Internet.
USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface for add-on devices such as printers, scanners, cable modems and Communications
Gateways. When you connect your Motorola Communications Gateway to the USB port, Windows 98 SE and later versions
automatically recognize the Communications Gateway.