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Appendix D. Glossary
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MIB
management information base. A database of network management information
used by SNMP.
modem
Acronym for modulator/demodulator. Equipment that converts digital signals
to and from analog signals. Used to send digital signals over analog phone lines.
monitor
To watch or listen to a signal non-intrusively.
multi-point circuit
A single communications circuit that has more than two terminations.
NC
normally closed. Relay switch contacts that remain closed when inactive.
near end
The unit on-site.
NI
network interface. The demarcation point between the CPE and the PSTN.
NO
normally open. Relay switch contacts that remain open when inactive.
NRZ
non return to zero. A mode in which the digital level is low for a 0 bit and high
for a 1 bit, and does not return to zero between successive 1 bits.
out-of-band
Signaling that is separated from the channel carrying information (voice, data,
video, etc.). Typically the separation is accomplished by a filter. The signaling
includes dialing and other supervisory signals.
point-to-point
Type of communications link that connects a single device to another single
device, such as a remote terminal to a host computer.