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metric - A metric is an algorithm used by routers to determine the best path for
sending packets to a remote destination.
NAT - Network Address Translation allows multiple workstations on your LAN to
share a single high-speed Internet connection. All outgoing traffic appears to
originate from the router’s IP address. NAT offers a certain degree of security in that
outsiders cannot see the NAT-assigned, non-routable addresses of individual devices
on your LAN.
NetBIOS - Network Basic Input/Output System is a bridging protocol used on an
IBM LAN to request services from lower-level network processes. It may leave
connections inadvertently open, hence, it should be blocked whenever network
service is metered.
NetWare - This popular NOS was developed by Novell. It provides transparent
remote file access and numerous other distributed network services.
network address - A network layer address refers to a logical, rather than a physical
network device. Also called a protocol or an IP address.
node - This refers to a network connection such as a workstation or a junction
common to two or more lines in a network. Node also describes the last octet of an
IP address.
NOS - Network Operating System is software that directs traffic throughout the
network. NOS examples include LAN Manager, NetWare, NFS, and VINES.
NSP - Network Service Provider refers to the company that provides your DSL
service.
OSI - See “Layer” description above.