RD Glossary
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- NAT (Network Address Translation)
- A protocol that maps official IP addresses to private addresses that may be in use on their internal networks. For example, a broadband Internet service provider may offer a home only one official IP address. NAT, along with DHCP, enables the homeowner to have multiple PCs and laptops sharing the single official IP address.
- NIC (Network Interface Card)
- A hardware device that interfaces a computer device to a network. Also known as radio card and client card.
- noise floor
- The amplitude of electromagnetic signals in a particular area while the wireless network is not operating.
RD Glossary by Run Digital
