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Programming Operations Guide
network
Two or more computers linked electronically to share programs and exchange data. This
process requires both hardware devices and software to coordinate the connection and data
exchange.
Network Call Redirection Information
See NCRI.
network device
A network device is a hardware device used as a communications component within a
network.
network DN
A number supplied by the ISDN network service provider for ISDN terminal equipment.
Refer to
“Adding SPID network DNs” on page 281 .
Network Interface Card
See NIC.
NIC
A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a
computer so that it can be connected to a network. Personal computers and workstations
on local area networks (LANs) typically contain a network interface card specifically
designed for the LAN transmission technology, such as Ethernet or Token Ring. Network
interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.
NT LAN Manager
A challenge/response authentication protocol.
O
On Hold
A setting that controls what external callers hear: music, tones, or silence, when you place
the call on hold. Configure this setting under Feature settings. (Services, Telephony
Services, General settings)
Open Shortest Path First
See OSPF.
OSPF
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a routing protocol used within larger autonomous and
complex networks in preference to the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) which suits a
small network. Like RIP, OSPF is designated by the Internet Engineering Task Force as
one of several Interior Gateway Protocols.