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| OAN |
| OAN (Optical Access Network) refers to an Access Network made up of optical transmission links. This is in contrast with older technologies, which typically use copper links composed of twisted-pair or coaxial cables. |
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| OFDM |
OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) is a modulation technique used for high-speed 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.16 and WiMAX wireless communications.
It works by splitting radio signals into smaller narrowband channels, and transmitting simultaneously at different frequencies. In OFDM, priority is given to minimizing interference, or crosstalk.
See also: FDM (frequency-division multiplexing) and TDM (time-division multiplexing). |
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| OLT |
| OLT (Optical Line Termination) provides the network-side interface of the Optical Access Network (OAN), and is connected to one or more Optical Network Units (ONUs). |
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| ONT |
ONT (Optical Network Terminal) - device that terminates the fiber optic network at the customer premises.
Also called ONU (Optical Network Unit) |
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| ONU |
ONU (Optical Network Unit) provides the user-side terminatioin and interface of the Optical Access Network (OAN). More than one ONU may be connected to the same Optical Line Termination (OLT) by means of passive or active intermediate elements.
Also called ONT (Optical Network Terminal) |
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| OSI |
OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) defines a networking framework standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Adherence to the standard enables any OSI-compliant system to communicate with any other OSI-compliant system for a meaningful exchange of information. The OSI model defines seven layers for implementing protocols:
1. Physical
2. Data Link
3. Network
4. Transport
5. Session
6. Presentation
7. Application |
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| OTOH |
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| overclock |
| overclock - to run a CPU, or/and other components, at a speed faster than their rated ability. Overclocking is a popular technique that helps you get a little more performance from a system. The risks involved are overheating, stability issues and shorter lifespan of the components involved. In other words, (especially since you're reading the definition) you should become more familiar with all the pros and cons before attempting it. |
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Description |
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