Gateway Address A gateway address is the IP address of a network point that acts as an entrance to another network. For example, in a corporate network, a proxy server acts as a gateway between the internal network and the Internet. A common connection point for all devices connected to a star network. A passive hub simply serves as a conduit for the data, enabling it to go from one device to another. So called intelligent hubs include additional features that enable them to act as a bridge, transferring data between different types of networks.
Some hubs are full-fledged computers that also act as network servers.
HFC Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial. A high speed Internet access technology not yet employed by the Sentex service. Internet A wide-area network that connects tens of millions of computers worldwide. Originally implemented by the U.S. Defence Department, Internet is now administered by an independent organization. A measure of data transmission, such as that handled by a modem.