VoIP glossary - N

The HipTel VoIP dictionary (VoIP glossary) was created to help our users understand common VoIP terminology. Use the search feature to look up VoIP terms, or look up terms alphabetically. Have a question, still unsure what something means? Feel free to contact us.

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Network Interface Card (NIC) — Is the network card in your computer. It provides the connection from inside your computer to the modem or router. Connecting you to a LAN or directly to the Internet.

Network Interface Unit (NIU) — The Network Interface Unit (NIU) is synonyms with the term Network Interface Device. This is the place where your telephone company’s wires end and meet the wires going into your home. Generally an NIU is found outside of your home, located on your property.