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LOSSARY
modem MOdulator/DEModulator. A modem converts a binary bit stream to an
analog signal and vice versa.
multiplexer
A device that can send several signals over a single line. A similar device
at the other end of the link then separates the signals.
multi-tasking
The concurrent execution of two or more tasks or the concurrent use of a
single program that can carry out many functions.
MWI
Message Waiting Indicator. A feature that informs the recipient by means
of a lit LED or LCD display that the recipient has a pending message.
allows users to send, retrieve, or cancel special indicators that i.
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NCP
Network Call Processor. The device that manages call traffic, voice mail,
the Auto Attendant, and related applications in an NBX system.
NetBEUI
NetBios Extended User Interface. A network device driver or transport
protocol that is the transport driver supplied with LAN Manager.
NetBios
Network Basic Input/Output System. Software developed by IBM that
provides the interface between the PC operating system, the I/O bus, and
the network. Since its design, NetBIOS has become a de facto standard.
NetWare
LAN Network Operating System and related products developed by
Novell. NetWare is based on the SPX/IPX networking protocols.
network collisions
Result of two stations simultaneously attempting to use a shared
transmission medium. See
collision
.
network congestion
Result of increased network utilization. Creates traffic bottlenecks on
a LAN segment. See
congestion
.
network layer
Layer 3 in the
OSI model
responsible for the routing and relaying through
one or more networks in multiple link or wide area environments.
network
management
The process and technique of remotely or locally monitoring and
configuring networks.
network ping
A packet transfer that checks logical continuity between a PC and a
specified IP address.