- Industry: Telecommunications
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A network point at which two or more possible routes through different intermediate networks from the origination network to destination network converge. A convergence point may occur in any network except the origination network. A convergence point for a message transiting in one direction is a branch point for a message transiting in the opposite direction.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network point where two or more possible routes through different intermediate networks from the origination network to destination network physically diverge. A branch point may occur in any network except the destination network.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network protocol that controls host-to-host transmissions over packet-switched communication networks.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network router capable of discriminating network-based traffic on the protocol type and the value of the protocol fields within the packet.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network section between two internet circuit sections.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network service feature that permits the recipient of an incoming call to determine, even before answering, the number from which the incoming call is being placed.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network service feature that specifies the sequence of networks used to establish or partially establish a virtual circuit.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network service that establishes logical connections between end users before transferring information.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network service that transfers information between end users without establishing a logical connection or virtual circuit between those specific users.
Industry:Telecommunications
A network structure in which the network resources, such as switching equipment and processors, are distributed throughout the geographical area being served. Note: Network control may be centralized or distributed.
Industry:Telecommunications
