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This type of connection is known as multipoint interface. It enables the parallel
multipoint
connection of up to eight terminals to one S0 bus.
interface
DTMF Dialling process where the dialling information is transmitted via a tone
sequence.
MSN Message switching network. Also called multiple subscriber number. On a
multipoint interface, up to 10 random subscriber numbers can be allocated for
a basic line. The assignment of these MSNs to the terminals must be
programmed in the terminals by the user.
Extension The extension is the physical connection to which the analogue or ISDN
terminals are connected. An extension can be assigned to several subscribers.
Network Connection of several computers and other communication devices with the
aim of allowing several users to access such common resources as files,
printers etc.
NT Network termination: Network connection at which the network operator's
connecting cable ends and the building's installation begins (also referred to
as NTBA).
PIN Short for Personal Identification Number. Certain sensitive features can be
protected by a PIN.
Ping Command for transmitting small data packets to check whether or not a target
IP address exists and/or is in operation
Port Input/output channel on a network computer on which TCP/IP is executed.
Various Internet applications require certain ports for communication.
Programming tone Special tone indicating to the user that he/she is in the programming mode.
Rules for transmitting and receiving data.
Protocol
S -Bus An S0 bus (also known as ISDN bus) is the series switching of up to 12 wiring
0
boxes for ISDN terminals via a 4-core cable connected to the telephone
system. The connected terminal can be configured in any manner and a
maximum of 8 terminals can be connected to one bus.
S interface Term for an ISDN connection. The S0 interface comprises two B(asic)
0
channels and one D(ata) channel. A connection can be set up on each of the
S0 interface's B channels. The S0 interface is controlled via the D channel.
Server A computer that is connected with the network and shares resources with
other network users.
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