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Kabelmodem

cable modem

noun KAH-bel-mo-dem Rare

Usage Note

Kabelmodem is a device that connects a home to the internet via the cable television network. It converts the coaxial cable signal for use with a router. Common in German households alongside DSL.

Examples

"Das Kabelmodem überträgt Daten schneller als ein herkömmliches DSL-Modem."

Natural Translation

The cable modem transmits data faster than a conventional DSL modem.

Literal Translation

The cable-modem transmits data faster than a conventional DSL-modem.

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