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Glossary

This glossary defines terms and lists acronyms used with the SBG1000.

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access point

A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The SBG1000 acts as a
wireless access point.

adapter

A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to
some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.

address
translation

See NAT.

ALG

Application level gateway triggers are required by some file transfer (for example, FTP), game, and
video conferencing applications to open one or more ports to enable the application to operate
properly.

American Wire
Gauge (AWG)

A standard system used to designate the size of electrical conductors; gauge numbers are inverse to
size.

ANSI

The American National Standards Institute is a non-profit, independent organization supported by
trade organizations, industry, and professional societies for standards development in the United
States. This organization defined ASCII and represents the United States to the International
Organization for Standardization.

ANX

Automotive Network Exchange

ARP

Address Resolution Protocol broadcasts a datagram to obtain a response containing a MAC address
corresponding to t
he host IP address. When it is first connected to the network, a client sends an ARP
message. The

SBG1000

responds with a message containing its MAC address. Subsequently, data

sent by the computer uses the

SBG1000

MAC address as its destination.

ASCII

The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing
and communication compatibility among various devices; normally used for asynchronous
transmission.

asynchronous
timing

The

SBG1000

uses synchronous timing for upstream data transmissions. The CMTS broadcasts

messages that bandwidth is available. The

SBG1000

reserves data bytes requiring x-number of

mini-slots. The CMTS replies that it can receive data at a specified time (synchronized). At the
specified time, the SBG1000 transmits the x-number of data bytes.

attenuation

The difference between transmitted and received power resulting from loss through equipment,
transmission lines, or other devices; usually expressed in decibels.

authentication

A process where the CMTS verifies that access is authorized, using a password, trusted IP address,
or serial number.

authorization

Part of the process between a CMTS and the cable modem or gateway to enable Baseline Privacy.

auto-MDIX

Automatic medium-dependent interface crossover detects and corrects cabling errors by automatically
reversing the send and receive pins on any port. It enables the use of straight-through wiring between
the SBG1000 Ethernet ports and any computer, printer, or hub.

Glossary

This glossary defines terms and lists acronyms used with the SBG1000.

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button.

A

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button.

access point

A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). The SBG1000 acts as a
wireless access point.

adapter

A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to
some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.

address
translation

See NAT.

ALG

Application level gateway triggers are required by some file transfer (for example, FTP), game, and
video conferencing applications to open one or more ports to enable the application to operate
properly.

American Wire
Gauge (AWG)

A standard system used to designate the size of electrical conductors; gauge numbers are inverse to
size.

ANSI

The American National Standards Institute is a non-profit, independent organization supported by
trade organizations, industry, and professional societies for standards development in the United
States. This organization defined ASCII and represents the United States to the International
Organization for Standardization.

ANX

Automotive Network Exchange

ARP

Address Resolution Protocol broadcasts a datagram to obtain a response containing a MAC address
corresponding to t
he host IP address. When it is first connected to the network, a client sends an ARP
message. The

SBG1000

responds with a message containing its MAC address. Subsequently, data

sent by the computer uses the

SBG1000

MAC address as its destination.

ASCII

The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing
and communication compatibility among various devices; normally used for asynchronous
transmission.

asynchronous
timing

The

SBG1000

uses synchronous timing for upstream data transmissions. The CMTS broadcasts

messages that bandwidth is available. The

SBG1000

reserves data bytes requiring x-number of

mini-slots. The CMTS replies that it can receive data at a specified time (synchronized). At the
specified time, the SBG1000 transmits the x-number of data bytes.

attenuation

The difference between transmitted and received power resulting from loss through equipment,
transmission lines, or other devices; usually expressed in decibels.

authentication

A process where the CMTS verifies that access is authorized, using a password, trusted IP address,
or serial number.

authorization

Part of the process between a CMTS and the cable modem or gateway to enable Baseline Privacy.

auto-MDIX

Automatic medium-dependent interface crossover detects and corrects cabling errors by automatically
reversing the send and receive pins on any port. It enables the use of straight-through wiring between
the SBG1000 Ethernet ports and any computer, printer, or hub.

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