N-entity
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n-entity-232-216068
title:
N-entity
text:
In telecommunications, a n-entity is an active element in the n-th layer of the Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model (OSI-RM) that (a) interacts directly with elements, i.e., entities, of the layer immediately above or below the n-th layer, (b) is defined by a unique set of rules, i.e., syntax, and information formats, including data and control formats, and (c) performs a defined set of functions. The n refers to any one of the 7 layers of the OSI-RM. In an existing layered open system
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Active n-th layer element
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-entity
date created:
2002-02-25T15:23:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T23:39:04Z
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