Negative SEOThe act of demoting a page or site from the SERPS. Most often used against a competitor that is above your site in the SERPS but can be used purely for…
negative-acknowledge character (NAK)A transmission control character sent by a station as a negative response to the station with which the connection has been set up.
Neighborhood ClustersThere are 39 Neighborhood Clusters currently used for community planning and related purposes in the District of Columbia.
neper (Np)A unit used to express ratios, such as gain, loss, and relative values. Note 1: The neper is analogous to the decibel, except that the Naperian base 2.
NEPSTPNuclear Electric Propulsion Space flight Test Program.
NerfTo downgrade, to be made softer, or make less effective. "X has been nerfed."
NESEADNaval Electronic Systems Engineering Activity Detachment (USN term).
nested classA class defined inside an enclosing class. See inner class.
nested command menuA command menu within another command menu. See command menu.
Net"Net" means the value of your assets after subtracting your debts.
net control station (NCS)A radio station that performs net control functions, such as controlling traffic and enforcing operational discipline. [From Weik '89] 2.
net gainThe overall gain of a transmission circuit. Note 1: Net gain is measured by applying a test signal at an appropriate power level (see Note 5) at the input…
net lossThe overall loss of a transmission circuit.
net loss variationThe maximum change in net loss occurring in a specified portion of a communication system during a specified period.
net operationThe operation of an organization of stations capable of direct communication on a common channel or frequency.
net radio interface (NRI)An interface between a single-channel radio station (usually in a radio net) and switched communications systems.
NetAppThe trademarked short form for Network Appliance, Inc.
NetBSD/XenA port of NetBSD to the Xen architecture.
NetCacheThe proprietary software that runs on NetCache appliances. Developed by Network Appliance.
NetCache applianceAn appliance designed specifically to serve Internet and intranet content quickly and reliably. Developed by Network Appliance.
NetCache ManagerThe browser interface through which a NetCache appliance is managed.
netiquette[Slang] A contraction of network etiquette. The written or unwritten rules of etiquette that govern online interaction between users on the Internet.
NETSAbbreviation for Nationwide Emergency Telecommunications Service. See Government Emergency Telecommunications Service.
NetscapeOriginally a company that created a popular web browser by the same name, Netscape is now a social news site similar to Digg.com. See also: Netscape.com
NetworkThe facilities, providers and suppliers your health insurer or plan has contracted with to provide health care services.
network access point (NAP)Traditionally the point at which an entity connects to the public Internet; but the term generically applies to any point of entry to a WAN.
Network Access ProtectionA set of operating system components that can help protect access to a private network by enforcing health policies.
network ACLAn optional layer of security that acts as a firewall for controlling traffic in and out of a subnet.
network adapterA printed circuit board that connects a computer or other node to a network. Also known as a "network interface card" or "NIC."
network addressThe most important attribute of a socket, like your telephone's telephone number. Typically an IP address. See also "port".
network administrationA group of network management functions that (a) provide support services, (b) ensure that the network is used efficiently, and (c) ensure prescribed…
network architecturespecifications of a network, including its topology, information encoding, transmission protocols, error detection, and correction
Network Attached StorageA specialized file server that connects to the network. A Network Attached Storage (NAS) device contains a slimmed-down (microkernel) operating system and…
network availabilityThe probability a network can perform its required functions. [T1.Rpt24-1993]
network browserA computer program for browsing hyperlinked documents (especially on the Web). Note 1: A network browser formats and displays information so obtained in a…
network clusterThe field in the U.S. signaling point code structure that identifies groups of signaling points and individual STPs (signaling transfer points) of a…
network computerSynonym thin client. 2. Any computer connected to a network.
network connectivityThe topological description of a network that specifies, in terms of circuit termination locations and quantities, the interconnection of the transmission…
network control program (NCP)In a switch or network node, software designed to store and forward frames between nodes.
network coverageIn ARC/INFO, a line coverage on which network tools such as PATH and ALLOCATE can operate.
network dataData that are specific to the functionality of the network. [T1.667-1999]
network domain nameA group of users in a network who share a common set of shared resources, such as server disk drives and printers.
Network ElementThe components of a network in ARC/INFO, including network links and network nodes, of which there are three types: stops, centers, and turns.
network element (NE)In integrated services digital networks, a piece of telecommunications equipment that provides support or services to the user.
network element function blockA functional block that communicates with a telecommunications management network (TMN) for the purpose of being monitored, or controlled, or both. [T1.
network element location (NE location)A building (such as a central office) or nonbuilding location housing NEs. Communication within an NE location may be accomplished with minimal attention…
network end pointsA network endpoint is generally something that has an IP address (a network interface card).
network engineering1. In telephony, the discipline concerned with (a) determining internetworking service requirements for switched networks, and (b) developing and…
network facilityThe connection between the radio port controller and the PCS (personal communications services) switching center. [T1.Rpt34-1994]
network failoverThe ability to restore a network connection after a failure in network hardware when there are redundant network links to the same IP subnet.
network failureA complete or partial failure of a component or components of a network because of malfunction or natural or human-caused disasters.
network failure tripleA combination of the network's unservability (U), duration (D), and extent (E) parameters that exceeds a threshold. [After T1.Rpt24-1993]
Network File System (NFS)The Network File System (NFS) protocol allows a given computer to access a disk on another computer over a network in a transparent fashion.
network identificationThe field in the U.S. signaling point code structure that identifies signaling networks. [T1.110-1987]
Network Impacting EventA failure (hardware, software, human, or process) of a telecommunications network component that prevents call completion.
network indicator (NI)Information within the service information octet of the message signal unit that permits discrimination between national and international messages. [T1.
network interfaceThe point of interconnection between a user terminal and a private or public network. 2.
network interface card (NIC)A printed circuit board that connects a computer or other node to a network. Also known as a "network adapter."
network interface device (NID)A device that performs interface functions, such as code conversion, protocol conversion, and buffering, required for communications to and from a network.
network interworkingCooperation among networks in the processing, management, and creation of services that span multiple networks. [After T1.667-1999]
Network LayerSee Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model.
network layer relayA function within the network layer by means of which one correspondent network entity forwards data to another correspondent network entity. [T1.204-1992]
Network Level AuthenticationAn authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears.
network linkNetwork links are interconnected linear entities which represent the conduits for transportation (e.g.
network lock managerA facility that works with NFS to provide a System V-style of advisory file and record locking over the network.
network lossLoss added to the network to control echo. [T1.508-1998]
network managementThe execution of the set of functions required for controlling, planning, allocating, deploying, coordinating, and monitoring the resources of a…
network management station (NMS)A client workstation on a network that uses a third-party application (SNMP) to process status and diagnostic information.
network managerIn network management, the entity that initiates requests for management information from managed systems or receives spontaneous management-related…
Network ModificationA Network Modification is any type of planned equipment, software, trunk or facility activity which has the potential to significantly affect…
network nodeNetwork nodes are the endpoints and connecting points of network links, for example, intersections and interchanges of a road network, the confluence of…
network node (NN)A grouping of one or more network elements (at one or more sites) which provides network related functions, and is administered as a single entity.
network numberAn identification number, within a computer network or set of interconnected networks, that uniquely identifies a computer.
network operating system (NOS)Software that (a) controls a network and its message (e.g., packet) traffic, and queues, (b) controls access by multiple users to network resources such…
network operations center (NOC)A centralized organization responsible for the operation and maintenance of its network. [2382-pt.35]
network operatorThe operator responsible for the development, provision and maintenance of real-time networking services and for operating the corresponding networks.
network outpulsing stateA call state in which the network transmits the caller's emergency service ID (CESID) to the public service answering point (PSAP) customer installation…
network performanceThe qualitative level at which a network fulfills its function. [After T1.Rpt24-1993]
network policyA set of conditions, settings, and constraints that determine who can connect to a network. Network policy is configured by a network administrator.