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metropolitan area network (MAN)
A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network that interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by even a large local area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network ... Definition
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small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a specification for a new generation of optical modular transceivers. Definition
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small form factor (SFF)
Small form factor (SFF) refers to any of several physically compact connector designs that have been developed for use in fiber optic systems. Definition
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hybrid fiber coaxial network (HFC network)
A hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network is a telecommunication technology in which optical fiber cable and coaxial cable are used in different portions of a network to carry broadband content (such as video, data, and voice). Definition
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ferrule
A ferrule (from Latin viriola, meaning little bracelet) is a ring or cap attached to an object to protect against damage, splitting, or wear. Definition
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V.xx
The V Series Recommendations from the ITU-TS are summarized in the table below. Definition
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OC-768
OC-768 is currently the fastest synchronous optical network (SONET) standard rate for data transmission on optical fiber as part of the broadband ISDN (BISDN). Definition
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fractional T1
A fractional T1 or T3 line is a T1 or T3 digital phone line in the North American T-carrier system that is leased to a customer at a fraction of its data-carrying capacity and at a correspondingly lower cost. Definition
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conductance
Conductance is an expression of the ease with which electric current flows through a substance. Definition
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brouter
A brouter (pronounced BRAU-tuhr or sometimes BEE-rau-tuhr) is a network bridge and a router combined in a single product. Definition