Cable Modem Flashcards
1
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Cable modem
A
Broadband meaning there are multiple frequencies of traffic used over a single wire. Can have video signal for TV, phone lines, and internet data
High speed up to 1gigabit/sec
multiple services such as data, voice, video
2
Q
DSL modem
A
telephone company providing internet
10,000 feet limitation before signal gets weak
52 Mbits down and 16 Mbts up are common
3
Q
ONT (Fiber)
A
Optical Network Terminal
Connects to ISP fiber network to the copper network
Usually outside if building
One side of box is ISP responsibility
Other side is your network
