Modem used to connect a computer to the Internet over a cable line.
cable line
Linking of two off-site devices by cable within a cable network.
access server
Communications server that provides subscribers with remote connection to the Internet.
Internet service provider
Company that is permanently connected to the Internet; it provides individuals and organizations with access to various Internet services.
server
Computer that hosts various resources (including files, applications and databases) and places them at the disposal of all the devices connected to the network.
satellite earth station
Facility that transmits radio waves to a satellite and receives radio waves from a satellite.
telecommunication satellite
Satellite designed and placed into geostationary orbit to ensure long-range reception and transmission of signals in the form of radio waves.