Category: Acronyms
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Optical Burst Switching (OBS)
Optical Burst Switching, also known as OBS, is a different optical networking scheme, which is better suited for the transmission of bursty traffic.
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Computer Networking Acronyms
In this article, we’re going to show an extensive list of all the acronyms and abbreviations we could think of, related to computer networking.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) stands as a cornerstone of technological advancement and standardization in the United States.
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IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE stands for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a worldwide nonprofit association of technical professionals that promotes the development of standards and acts as a catalyst for new technology in all aspects of the engineering industry, including computer networking, telecommunications, electric power, aerospace, and consumer electronics.
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Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
ICANN is a nonprofit corporation that will take over the functions of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and some other Internet-management organizations.
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Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)
Remote Network Monitoring, or RMON, is an extension of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) that allows detailed monitoring of network statistics for Ethernet networks.
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Point of Presence (POP)
Dive deep into the intricacies of Point of Presence (PoP). Unravel its definition, architecture, and significance in the vast networking landscape.
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Domain Name System (DNS)
DNS, or Domain Name System, is a hierarchical system for identifying hosts on the Internet or on a private, corporate TCP/IP internetwork.
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Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
ISDN, Integrated Services Digital Network, is a digital communication service provided by telcos.
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Network Termination Unit (NTU)
Network Termination Unit is a device for connecting digital ISDN customer premises equipment to ISDN lines allows customer premises equipment to be connected to the switching equipment at the telco’s central office.
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Multistation Access Unit (MAU)
MAU (stands for Multistation Access Unit) was a wiring concentrator or passive hub used in Token Ring networks. Read the article to fully understand this concept.