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81packet monkey — n. An unskilled computer prankster who can only ape skilled hackers by downloading and using their programs that are designed to infiltrate and compromise computer networks. Example Citation: Hackers, in their online communities, say the media… …
82Network Control Protocol — This article is about protocols running atop the Point to Point Protocol for negotiating network layer protocol options. For the ARPANET NCP, see Network Control Program. A Network Control Protocol is a protocol that runs atop the Point to Point… …
83packet switching — noun : the division of data (as in a message) into packets for transmission in an electronic communications network • packet switched ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective * * * ˈpacket switching 7 [packet switching] noun …
84Network speaker — A Loudspeaker is an electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into sound. If locally powered, this can also be termed an active loudspeaker, meaning it contains an audio amplifier that can drive power to the speaker drivers …
85Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) — The QorIQ™ DPAA is a comprehensive architecture which integrates all aspects of packet processing in the SoC, addressing issues and requirements resulting from the multicore nature of QorIQ™ SoCs. The DPAA includes Cores, Network and packet I/O,… …
86Network Service Access Point Identifier — For other uses, see NSAPI. A Network (Layer) Service Access Point Identifier (NSAPI), is an identifier used in GPRS (cellular data) networks. It is used to identify a Packet Data Protocol (PDP) context (a unique data session) in the Mobile… …
87Network management model — The ISO under the direction of the OSI group has created a network management model as the primary means for understanding the major functions of network management systems. The model in question is interchangeably called either the OSI network… …
88Network segment — A network segment is a portion of a computer network. The nature and extent of a segment depends on the nature of the network and the device or devices used to interconnect end stations.[1] Contents 1 Ethernet 2 Token ring 3 Token bus …
89packet assembler/disassembler — Abbreviated PAD. A device that is connected to a packet switched network and that converts a serial data stream from a characteroriented device, such as a bridge or a router, into packets suitable for transmission. It also disassembles packets …
90packet sniffer — A program used by an intruder to monitor a data stream for a pattern such as a password or credit card number. Packet sniffers also have a more salutary purpose when used for network analysis and troubleshooting by the system administrator.… …
