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Cable Modem

Description

A cable modem is a type of modem that provides high-speed internet access through a cable television network. It is designed to modulate digital data signals over coaxial cable lines, enabling users to access the internet with broadband speeds.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1

Noun: A device that connects a computer or network to the internet via a cable television network.

Example sentence: I upgraded my internet connection by switching to a cable modem.

Sense 2

Noun: The hardware component that receives and decodes signals transmitted over a cable television network for internet connectivity.

Example sentence: The cable modem started experiencing connectivity issues after a power outage.

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