
Layer
A level in the hierarchy of telecommunications protocols. Protocols in the higher layers
LOCS
Loss Of Cell Synchronization
LOSS
Loss Of Scrambler Synchronization
M23 Parity
A DS3 framing format. See also
MAC address
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Manager
A node that collects network management information from agents.
Management station
A station that collects network management information from probes.
MAU (Medium Attachment Unit)
The assembly used to provide the physical connection and access to a LAN. It is the device on the LAN that detects collisions. (A transceiver is also called a MAU in the IEEE 802.3 standard.)
Mbps
Megabits per second.
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