Broadband Internet Glossary

Bridge.  A bridge is a data-link layer (Layer 2) internetworking device that interconnects two local area networks (LANs).

Broadband Australia.  DSL and cable broadband services are available in Australia.

Broadband Internet.  Broadband Internet usually refers to Internet connections that provide higher data rates than those available over an analog telephone connection.

Broadband Modem.  The broadband modem is in the customer's premises, and is used to encode signals sent to the ISP and decode signals received over the broadband channel from the ISP.

Broadband New Zealand.  Broadband operators in New Zealand include: JetStream, Pacific Bell, FastADSL, Telstra, and Telecom New Zealand.

Broadband Router.  A broadband router is used in broadband Internet access to separate a customer's local network from the broadband network operator's network.

Broadband Speed.  Broadband speed varies markedlly with the particular broadband technology, and sometimes with the user's distance from the local telephone exchange.

Broadband Splitter.  Broadband splitter is another term for broadband switch.

Broadband Switch.  A broadband switch is a switch that is integrated with a broadband modem, and possibly other components supporting a broadband connection.

Broadband United Kingdom.  Both cable broadband and DSL broadband are available in the United Kingdom.

Broadband United States.  Both cable broadband and DSL broadband are available in the United States.

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