CTC Store CTS Union IP DSLAM for ADSL IPDSLAM-A8/A16 User Manual

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in RFC 791.


ISP

Internet Service Provider. A company that offers individual customers or
corporations dialup or leased-line connections to the Internet for a fee.


LAN (Local Area Network)

A non-public data network in which serial transmission is used without store and
forward techniques for direct data communication among data stations located on
the user's premises.


Lofs (Loss of Frames)

Lofs is a generic term with various meanings depending on the signal standards
domain in which it’s being used.


Lols (Loss of Links)

Lols is a generic term with various meanings depending on the signal standards
domain in which it’s being used.


Loss (Loss of Signals)

A loss of signal occurs when n consecutive zeros is detected on an incoming
signal.


Lprs (Loss of Power failures)

Lprs is a generic term with various meanings depending on the signal standards
domain in which it’s being used.


MDF (Main Distribution Frame)

Hardware component in the CO, which provides an interface between outside
lines (subscriber lines and trunks) and the switching equipment. The vertical side
of the mainframe where the outside plant cables are terminated on
connectors/protectors. Also known as mainframe.


MTU/MHU

MTU is Multi-Tenant Unit whereas MHU is Multi-Hotel Unit.

NTP (Network Time Protocol)

NTP is an Internet standard protocol (built on top of TCP/IP) that assures accurate

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