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Network
Two or more computers linked together electronically to share programs and
exchange data. Joining computers over a network requires adding specialized
hardware and software to each computer.
network device
A network device is a hardware entity characterized by its use as a communications
component within a networking infrastructure.
Network DN
A number supplied by the ISDN network service provider for ISDN terminal
equipment.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
An adapter card containing the hardware necessary to connect an Enterprise Edge
Server to a local area network.
NIC
A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed
in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.
Personal computers and workstations on local area networks (LANs) typically
contain a network interface card specifically designed for the LAN transmission
technology, such as Ethernet or Token Ring. Network interface cards provide a
dedicated, full-time connection to a network.
Night schedule
See Schedules, and Services.
O
On hold
A setting, programmed under Feature settings in System programming, that
controls whether external callers hear music, periodic tones, or silence when they
are placed on hold.
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
A routing protocol used within larger autonomous and complex networks in
preference to the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) which suits a small network.
Like RIP, OSPF is designated by the Internet Engineering Task Force as one of
several Interior Gateway Protocols.
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