September 2005

  • DTMF (dual tone multi frequency)

    DTMF (dual tone multi frequency) is the signal to the phone company that you generate when you press an ordinary telephone's touch keys.21 Sep 2005

  • downloading

    Downloading is the transmission of a file from one computer system to another, usually smaller computer system.21 Sep 2005

  • Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS)

    DNIS (Dialed Number Identification Service) is a telephone service that identifies for the receiver of a call the number that the caller dialed.21 Sep 2005

  • Wake on LAN

    Wake on LAN is a technology that allows a network professional to remotely power on a computer or to wake it up from sleep mode.21 Sep 2005

  • network terminator 1 (NT1)

    Using the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Basic Rate Interchange (Basic Rate Interface in ISDN) service, an NT1 (network terminating unit is a device that accepts a two-wire signal from...21 Sep 2005

  • LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System)

    LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System) is a system for broadband microwave wireless transmission direct from a local antenna to homes and businesses within a line-of-sight radius, a solution t...21 Sep 2005

  • downstream

    This term should not be confused with downlink.21 Sep 2005

  • FRAD (frame relay access device or frame relay assembler/dissembler)

    A FRAD (frame relay access device; also sometimes referred to as a frame relay assembler/dissembler) is a box that encapsulates (puts frame relay header and trailer information on) outgoing data pa...21 Sep 2005

  • Thinnet

    Thicknet and Thinnet (sometimes called ThickWire and ThinWire) are commonly used terms for the larger and smaller size of coaxial cable used in Ethernet local area networks.21 Sep 2005

  • RNIS (Reseau Numerique a Integration de Services)

    RNIS (Reseau Numerique a Integration de Services) is the European name for Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).21 Sep 2005

  • telecenter

    A telecenter (US spelling) or telecentre (UK spelling) is a work location usually in a different place than the organization's main office that provides convenient occasional access for telecommuti...21 Sep 2005

  • PSTN (public switched telephone network)

    PSTN (public switched telephone network) is the world's collection of interconnected voice-oriented public telephone networks, both commercial and government-owned.21 Sep 2005

  • ECC (error correction code or error checking and correcting)

    ECC (either "error correction [or correcting] code" or "error checking and correcting") allows data that is being read or transmitted to be checked for errors and, when necessary, corrected on the ...21 Sep 2005

  • Cisco security certifications changing

    Those seeking the CCSP and specialization in VPN, firewall and IDS will soon follow different curricula that better reflect Cisco Systems' current product lines.20 Sep 2005

  • SearchNetworking.comDIRECT

    SearchNetworking.comDIRECT landing page20 Sep 2005

  • Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies

    This chapter download, "Still at War," covers installing and using network discovery and wardriving tools Kismet and Wellenreiter and discusses wardriving countermeasures.19 Sep 2005

  • VoIP natural fit with text-to-speech information delivery

    Turning text into sound involves several potential technical hurdles and numerous interesting components. Ed Tittel explains the process in this tip.15 Sep 2005

  • Mesh Connectivity Layer (MCL)

    Mesh Connectivity Layer (MCL) is a technology that allows a computer user to connect to a wireless mesh network that uses Wi-Fi or WiMax. The wireless mesh network can be connected to the Internet...13 Sep 2005

  • How would an 'unwanted visitor' create diagrams of a network identifying security checkpoints?

    13 Sep 2005

  • How can I increase bandwidth at my Internet cafe?

    13 Sep 2005