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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.
Open Data-Link Interface (ODI) Novell’s driver specification for an interface between
network hardware and higher-level protocols. It supports
multiple protocols on a single NIC (Network Interface
Controller). It is capable of understanding and translating
any network information or request sent by any other ODI-
compatible protocol into something a NetWare client can
understand and process.
Open System Authentication Open System authentication is a null authentication
algorithm.
PAN
Personal area network. Using Bluetooth wireless
technology, PANs enable devices to communicate
wirelessly. Generally, a wireless PAN consists of a dynamic
group of less than 255 devices that communicate within
about a 33-foot range. Only devices within this limited area
typically participate in the network.
Parameter A variable that can have different values assigned to it.
PC Card A plug-in expansion card for laptop computers and other
devices, also called a PCMCIA card. PC Cards are 85.6mm
long x 54 mm wide, and have a 68 pin connector. There are
several different kinds:
Type I; 3.3 mm high; use - RAM or Flash RAM
Type II; 5 mm high; use - modems, LAN adaptors
Type III; 10.5 high; use - Hard Disks
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association.
See PC Card.
PDT Portable Data Terminal.
Percent Decode The average probability that a single scan of a bar code
would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar
code scanning system, that probability should approach
near 100%.