network tap

  • 1Network tap — A network tap is a hardware device which provides a way to access the data flowing across a computer network. In many cases, it is desirable for a third party to monitor the traffic between two points in the network. If the network between points …

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  • 2TAP — may refer to: * Tap (valve), controls the release of a liquid or gas * Tap or Flap consonant, a type of consonantal sound * Telephone tapping, the monitoring of telephone conversations by a third party * Tap (transformer), an intermediate… …

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  • 3Network monitoring — The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing components and that notifies the network administrator (via email, pager or other alarms) in case of outages. It is a subset …

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  • 4Network Monitoring Interface Card — A network monitoring interface card or NMIC is similar to a network card (NIC). However, unlike a standard network card, an NMIC is designed to passively (and silently) listen on a network. At a functional level, an NMIC may differ from a NIC, in …

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  • 5Network Security Toolkit — NST WUI: Multi Tap Network Packet Capture Developer(s) …

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  • 6Tap (transformer) — This article is about tappings in transformers. For other uses, see Tap. A transformer tap is a connection point along a transformer winding that allows a certain number of turns to be selected. This means, a transformer with a variable turns… …

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  • 7Network traffic measurement — In computer networks, network traffic measurement is the process of measuring the amount and type of traffic on a particular network. This is especially important with regard to effective bandwidth management. Contents 1 Tools 1.1 Functions and… …

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  • 8Network-centric organization — A network centric organization is a network governance pattern emerging in many progressive 21st century enterprises. This implies new ways of working, with consequences for the enterprise’s infrastructure, processes, people and culture. Contents …

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  • 9tap —    I.    An electrical connection on a LAN that permits signals to be transmitted onto or received from a bus. Typically, the LAN adapter housed in the system unit of a PC is cabled to a T connector that taps into the main bus of the LAN.    II.… …

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  • 10tap —    A connector that attaches to a cable without blocking the passage of information along that cable; a connection onto the main transmission medium of the network …

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