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.
