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Mbps (Megabits per second or Millions of bits per second)
A measure of digital transmission speed used in computers and telephone networks.
Modulation
Modulation - is the method used by your DSL modem to encode the data on the phone
line. Your DSL modem currently suports G.992.1 - Full rate DSL.
Modem
Modem stands for MOdulator/DEModulator. A modem converts analog waveforms into
digital data and vice versa. In xDSL, the device that is at each end of the xDSL circuit is
being generically referred to as a modem.
MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group)
The group that has defined the standards for compressed video transmission.
NAP (Network Access Provider)
Another name for the provider of networked telephone and associated services, usually
in the U.S.
NIC (Network Interface Card)
An expansion board you insert into a computer so the computer can be connected to a
network. Most NICs are designed for a particular type of network, protocol, and media,
although some can serve multiple networks.
NID (Network Interface Device)
A device that terminates copper pair from the serving central office at the user's
destination and which is typically located outside that location.
NEXT (Near End CrossTalk)
The interference between pairs of lines at the telephone switch end.
N-ISDN (Narrowband ISDN)
Same as ISDN.
NSP (Network Service Provider)
The term for an organization offering and providing value added network services on a
telecommunications network.
NTE (Network Termination Equipment)
The equipment at the end of the line that properly terminates the signal.
OC3 (Optical Carrier 3)
An optical fiber line carrying 155mbps; a U.S. designation generally recognized
throughout the telecommunications community worldwide.