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Record 1 1991-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Telecommunications Facilities
DEF

A shared communications controller which enables non-intelligent terminals to access the Datapac network. The NIM formats the data from the terminal into packets to be transmitted over the packet switched network.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Installations de télécommunications
DEF

Contrôleur de transmission partagé qui permet aux terminaux non intelligents d'accéder au réseau Datapac. Rassemble les données provenant des terminaux en paquets qui seront transmis sur le réseau à commutation par paquets.

Spanish

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