mits the use of the ISDN controller as a WAN card. The NDIS WAN
driver enables the use of a DCN network on Windows. NDIS is the
abbreviation for Network Device Interface Specification and is a
standard for the connection of network cards (hardware) to network
protocols (software).
Net surfing
A "journey of discovery" for interesting information in wide-ranging
data networks such as T-Online. Known mainly from the Internet.
NetBIOS
Network Basic Input Output System
Netmask
The second part of an address in an IP network, used for identifica-
tion of a device, e.g. 255.255.255.0. See also IP address.
Network
Your PBX has a DSL router so that one or more PCs can surf the In-
ternet and download information.
Network address
A network address designates the address of a complete local net-
work.
Network termination
(NTBA)
In telecommunications, the network termination is the point at which
access to a communication network is provided to the terminal.
Netz-Direkt (keypad
functions)
You can use the "Netz-Direkt" (keypad) function (automatic external
line access) to enter a key sequence from your ISDN or analogue
telephone to use current T-ISDN functions. For more information on
this, consult your T-Com client advisor and request the necessary
codes (e.g. call forwarding in the exchange).
NMS
Network Management Station
Notebook function
During a telephone call, a telephone number can be entered in the
telephone's buffer so that it can be dialled at a later point in time.
NT
Network Termination
NTBA
Network Termination for Basic Access
NTP
Network Time Protocol
OAM
Operation and Maintenance
Offline
Without connection. Connectionless operating state e.g. of the PCs.
Online
With connection. For example the state of a connection between a
PC and data network or for data exchange between two PCs.
Online banking
Term for electronic banking e.g. using T-Online.
Glossary
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