cable modem

noun

A modem that provides data communication via radio frequency channels over any of a variety of cable types to establish a cable internet connection.

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Meanings

nouncable modem (plural cable modems)

plural cable modems

  1. InternetA modem that provides data communication via radio frequency channels over any of a variety of cable types to establish a cable internet connection.

Translations

Dutch kabelmodem
  • kabelmodemA modem that connects a personal computer to a fibre optic cable
German Kabelmodem
  • KabelmodemA modem that connects a personal computer to a fibre optic cable
Irish móideim cábla
  • móideim cáblaA modem that connects a personal computer to a fibre optic cable
Polish modem kablowy
  • modem kablowyA modem that connects a personal computer to a fibre optic cable
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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