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name resolution :
The process used on the network for resolving a computer address as a
computer name, to support the process of finding and connecting to other
computers on the network.
named pipe(s) :
An interprocess communication (IPC) mechanism that allows one process to
communicate with another local or remote process.
Narrowband:
1) In data transmission, a limited range of
frequencies. 2) More specifically, a network in which data transmission
speeds range from 50 Bps to 64 Kbps. See also
broadband.
Navigation: Finding your way from page to page on the World
Wide Web.
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NDISWAN :
Network
driver interface specification wide area network.
Nesting: Placing documents within other documents. Allows
a user to access material in a nonlinear fashion, the primary requirement
for developing hypertext.
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Netiquette: Online manners. The rules of conduct for online
or Internet users.
Netiquette:
Based on the idea, "treat others as you would like to be treated",
netiquette is simply etiquette for the Internet. Rude or boorish behavior in
using e-mail, chat and other Internet. services marks a failure to follow
netiquette.
NetBEUI
: NetBIOS
Extended User Interface. A local area network transport protocol provided
with Windows 98.
NetBIOS:
Network basic input/output system. A software interface for network
communication.
NetBIOS
Frames Control Protocol (NBFCP) :
A protocol used to
configure, enable, and disable the NetBEUI protocol modules on both ends
of a data link.
netmask
: A binary
value that defines which portion of the network address must match in
order for that route to be used.
network
adapter :A
hardware card installed in a computer that
so it can communicate on a network.
Netscape
Navigator: Browser software that enables users to view
Webpages.
Network: Two or more computers that are connected so
users can share files and devices (for example, printers, servers, and
storage devices).
Network:
Any collection of interconnected points tied together by communication paths
(wiring, satellite, wireless broadcasts). A network may be described by its
physical size, type of connection, level of access (public or private), or
some other distinction.www.tartoos.com
Network Address Translation (NAT) :A
process that lets an entire network connect to a PPP server and appear as
a single IP address, thus helping to conceal IP addresses from external
hackers and to alleviate address space shortage.
Network Device Interface Specification (NDIS):
The interface for network drivers used in Windows and Windows NT operating
systems. All transport drivers call the NDIS interface to access network
adapters.
network ID :
The portion of
the IP address that identifies a group of computers and other devices that
are all located on the same logical network.
Newbie:
A term applied to any new user of a technology. Don't worry, it's not a
derogatory label. Everyone was or will be a newbie at some point.www.tartoos.com
Newsgroup:
The discussion of a specific topic through the exchange of messages at a
central Internet. site. Newsgroups are maintained by Usenet, a worldwide
network of discussion groups. Newsgroup dialogues are arranged in a
hierarchy of posts and replies (called "threads"). Topics covered by
newsgroups are incredibly varied, touching on such diverse issues as gourmet
cooking, movie genres and mountain climbing.
Nibble mode :
A mode protocol
defined in IEEE P1284 that provides a channel from the peripheral to the
host through which data is sent as 4-bit nibbles.
NLS :
National language support. Services that ensure globally-aware information
handling.
NTFS :
Windows NT file system.
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