Cable 101
The larger of RG6 and RG11 drop cable.
RG 11
The standard used to transport data over cable.
DOCSIS
The use of fiber and coaxial cable in the same cable plant to transport signals.
HFC (hybrid fiber coax) system
These should be in place every time you park your vehicle.
Cones
OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
This is 4.23 dB per 100ft @ 1ghz for RG-11 cable.
Attenuation
This latest Wi-Fi standard can use three frequency bands.
What is Wi-Fi 7 (2.4ghz, 5ghz, and 6ghz)
A device that receives light and converts it to RF signal.
A Receiver
This hard hat classification provides the highest protection from electrical shock and is typically used by cable companies.
Class E (20,000 V)
HFC
Hybrid Fiber Coaxial
This tap is self-terminating.
2 port 14 value
4 port 8 value
8 port 17 value
4 port, 8 value
The unique name for a wireless network.
SSID or service set identifier
Signal traveling from the user CPE to the Hub.
Upstream or Return Path
Your cable service vehicle should be _______ upon arrival, when parking.
Backed in
CLEC
Competitive Local Exchange Carrier
The amount of bandwidth used for one analog channel.
6 mhz
A more common term for a modulator/demodulator.
Modem
This is used to compensate for signal attenuation.
Forward tilt
Items used or worn in the work place to protect the worker.
PPE
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Three components/carriers of an analog channel
video, color, and audio.
This unique identifier is assigned to network-capable devices by the manufacturer.
MAC address
The process of setting the output of amplifiers in a cable network so each subsequent device output is the same as the first.
Unity Gain
The distance a ladder should extend above the roof edge when accessing a roof.
WE DON'T DO IT !!!!!!!!!!
36 inches or 3 feet.
SNR
Signal to Noise Ratio