network access point (NAP)
A physical entity that provides network access for users. It contains the call-control agent function and may include the call-control function. [T1.667-1999]
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network address
The signaling point code, containing for U. S. national networks, the network identification, network cluster, and network cluster member fields (24 bits). [T1.110-1987]
Network Address Translator (NAT)
Wherever the carrier places the home router, they typically request the IP addresses in the home not be represented directly to the network. Instead, a transplant NAT is used.
network administration
A group of network management functions that (a) provide support services, (b) ensure that the network is used efficiently, and (c) ensure prescribed service-quality objectives are met.
Note: Network administration may include activities such as network address assignment, assignment of routing protocols and routing table configuration, and directory service configuration.
network architecture
1. The design principles, physical configuration, functional organization, operational procedures, and data formats used as the bases for the design, construction, modification, and operation of a communications network.
2. The structure of an existing communications network, including the physical configuration, facilities, operational structure, operational procedures, and the data formats in use.
Network Attachment
Network Attachment is the process by which a network entity (such as the ITF or DNG) establishes Layer 3 connectivity to an IP-network and obtains network configuration data.
network availability
The probability a network can perform its required functions. [T
1. Rpt24-1993]
network browser
A computer program for browsing hyperlinked documents (especially on the Web).
Note 1: A network browser formats and displays information so obtained in a form useful to the viewer.
Note 2: A network browser may function in a graphical mode or in a text-only mode.
network busy hour (NBH)
See busy hour.
Network Channel Code (NC� Code)
An encoded representation used to identify both switched and non-switched channel services. Included in this code set are customer options associated with individual channel services, or feature groups and other switched services.
(NC is a registered trademark of iconectiv, LLC. )
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