network address |
An identifier for a node, station, or unit of equipment in a network. |
network domain |
a set of workstations and servers that share a security account manager database and can be administered as a group. A user with an account in a particular network domain can log onto and access his or her account from any system in the domain. |
network server |
networking software that responds to I/O or computes requests from a client machine. Windows network servers can be implemented either as server processes or as drivers. |
network |
A configuration of data processing and/or telecommunication devices and software connected for information exchange. |
North American Numbering Plan |
also known as NPA. Refers to the assignment and management of the area code system for North America. Administered by Bellcore, presently being expanded due to high demand for new numbers and services, requiring new area codes. Numbering sequence being changed from traditional N 1/0 X area code (center digit a 1 or a 0) to NNX, where N = numbers 1 to 9 and X = any number. |
numbering plan |
the method of assigning NNX codes to provide a unique telephone address for each subscriber, special line, or trunk destination. In AltiWare, the method of assigning extension numbers and trunk designations to local premises. |
