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Network Interface Device
  • A device that performs functions such as code and protocol conversion, and buffering required for communications to and from a network. 2. A device used primarily within a local area network to allow a number of independent devices, with varying protocols, to communicate with each other. This communication is accomplished by converting each device protocol into a common transmission protocol. Note: The transmission protocol may be chosen to accommodate, directly without interface conversion, some of the devices used within the network. Synonym network interface unit. See also local area network, medium interface point, network. (FS1037STXT) (NID) 3. A device that performs functions such as code and protocol conversion, and buffering required for communications to and from a network. 4. A device used primarily within a local area network to allow a number of independent devices, with varying protocols, to communicate with each other. This communication is accomplished by converting each device protocol into a common transmission protocol. Note: The transmission protocol may be chosen to accommodate, directly without interface conversion, some of the devices used within the network. See network interface unit. See also local area network, medium interface point, network.