What does NIU stand for in information technology?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Network Interface Unit.

Key Points

Network Interface Unit:
- It is a physical enclosure, located at the service endpoint, that connects between the HFC network and local residential wiring.
- It establishes a point of demarcation between the HFC network and the subscriber premise and may include a variety of functional elements.
- It demarcates the HFC network from the subscriber’s HFC networks.

Additional Information

Some of the abbreviations are:

Abbreviation	Full-Form
ROM	Read-Only Memory
CPU	Central Processing Unit
URL	Uniform Resource Locator
USB	Universal Serial Bus
VIRUS	Vital Information Resource Under Siege
TCP	Transmission Control Protocol
UPS	Uninterruptible Power Supply
SATA	Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
RAM	Random Access Memory
SMPS	Switched-Mode Power Supply
CD	Compact Disc