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MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide GL-12
MC Mobile Computer.
MIL 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch.
Misread (Misdecode) A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader
or interface controller does not agree with the data
encoded within a bar code symbol.
Mobile Computer In this text, mobile computer refers to the Symbol Series
9000 wireless portable computer. It can be set up to run
as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate
with a network, using wireless radio technology.
NCU Network Control Unit.
NetBeui A non-routable LAN protocol that is an extension to
NetBIOS. Used for IBM’s OS/2-based LAN Manager and
Microsoft’s LAN Manager and Windows for Workgroups.
NetID For terminals using Spectrum24 radios with the Spring
protocol, a NetID allows facilities to limit which Access
Points a mobile computer can communicate with. It is set
on the Network tab of the Control Panel. The terminal can
only communicate with Spectrum24 Access Points that
have matching NetIDs. Also see ESS_ID.
Nominal The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified
parameter. Tolerances are specified as positive and
negative deviations from this value.
Nominal Size Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes
are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to
2.00 of nominal).
Null Modem Cable An RS-232 cable used to connect two personal computers
together in close proximity for file transfer. It attaches to
the serial ports of both machines and simulates what would
occur naturally if modems and the phone system were
used. It crosses the sending wire with the receiving wire.
NVM Non-Volatile Memory.
ODI See Open Data-Link Interface.