Cable router
Cable router has 2 basic meanings:
- Single Cable Router (SCR) - a down-conversion device for the radio data link. It convert RF signal from satellite dish or TV antenna to the user-defined IF channel. Usually a bunch of the SCR's is connected to the single coaxial cable - each converting to the separate IF channel. Entire system including SCR is called Single Cable Distribution.
- Piece of the computer network equipment located between cable modem and LAN, performing functions of the network router.
Recently cable router stand-alone is the rare device, and usually integrated with the modem, frequently incorporating also firewall, proxy, or network gateway functions.