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MAC Address Standardized data link layer address that is required for every
port or device that connects to a LAN. Other devices in the
network use these addresses to locate specific ports in the
network and to create and update routing tables and data
structures. MAC addresses are 6bytes long and are controlled by
the IEEE.
MAN Metropolitan Area Network. A data network designed for a town
or city. In terms of geographic brea
local-area networks (LANs), but smaller than wide-area netwo
(WANs).
MIB Management Information Base. A database of objects that can be
monitored by a network management system. SNMP uses
standardized MIB formats that allow any SNMP tools to monit
any device defined by a MIB.
MIR Maximum Information Rate
information that can be available to a user. The MIR is used by
the traffic policing mechanism to prevent users from sending
excess traffic to the network.
NA Not Available or Not Applicable
NAT Network Address
(Basic NAT) is a method by which IP addresses are mapped from
one group to another, transparent to end users. Network Addres
Port Translation, or NAPT is a method by which many network
addresses and their TCP/UDP ports are translated into a single
network address and its TCP/UDP ports. Together, these two
operations, referred to as traditional NAT, provide a mechanism
to connect a re
with globally unique registered addresses.
NIC Network Interface Card. An expansion board you insert into a
computer (or a built-in component) that enables the computer to
connect to a network. Most NICs are designed for a parti
type of network, protocol, and media, although some
multiple networks.
NIU Network Interface Unit
NLOS Non Line Of Sight. A term referring to wireless services which
don't require a clear open path between sites.
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