Subnet
Hardware Installation Guide
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Subnet
An efficient means of splitting packets into two fields to separate packets for local destinations from packets
for remote destinations in TCP/IP networks.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications
protocol in a private network (either an intranet or an extranet).
Voice Over IP (VoIP)
The technology used to transmit voice conversations over a data network using the Internet Protocol. Such
data network may be the Internet or a corporate Intranet.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A large (geographically dispersed) network, usually constructed with serial lines, that covers a large
geographic area. A WAN connects LANs using transmission lines provided by a common carrier.
Summary of Contents for Mediatrix 4401
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Page 22: ...Chapter 2 Installation Hardware Installation 12 Mediatrix 4400 Digital Gateway ...
Page 40: ...Appendix B Cabling Considerations RJ 45 Cable 30 Mediatrix 4400 Digital Gateway ...
Page 46: ...Appendix C Standard Hardware Information Warranty 36 Mediatrix 4400 Digital Gateway ...
Page 50: ...Appendix D Glossary Wide Area Network WAN 40 Mediatrix 4400 Digital Gateway ...
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