name resolution
Internet. Refers to the process of translating a name into a corresponding Internet address. The Internet domain name system provides a mechanism for naming computers in which programs use remote name servers to resolve computer names into Internet addresses for those computers.
name server
See Internet name server.
NCP
Network Control Program. The DECnet command interface used to configure, control, monitor, and test DECnet networks.
network access server
See access server.
Network Control Program
See NCP.
Network Management Station
See NMS.
network resource
A device (such as a computer or printer) or software application on a network that performs certain functions and can be accessed by devices, such as access servers and computers.
NMS
Network Management Station. Host computer system with software which allows manager to monitor and control networked devices (including access servers) from one location. Typically refers to system which uses SNMP to communicate but may use other protocols.
node
A network system consisting of a computer system and associated network software.
nonprivileged status
The default status for all interactive access server ports. Users at nonprivileged ports can use a subset of the privileged command set to: change some local port characteristics; display information about the access server, its ports, and service nodes; and execute commands required to connect to services. However, nonprivileged users cannot access commands that change the state of the access server or other ports.