Sometimes the box that creates the demarcation point in the network is in fact a specialized and intelligent device. They are usually referred to as smart jacks (see Figure 20.3 below) but they are also called:
- Network interface devices (NIDs)
- Network interface units
- Telephone network interfaces
Figure 20.3 – Smart Jacks
The smart jack is more than just a simple interface. It . . .
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