B Link - Bridge linkBridge link is a SL (Signalling Link) that connects an STP (Signalling Transfer Point) to another STP. Typically a quad of B links interconnect peer (... View more
B-ISDN - Broadband Integrated Services Digital NetworkA network that employs switching techniques independent of transmission speeds, and that allows a network to expand its capacity without major equipme... View more
B-RAS - Broadband Remote Access ServerThe B-RAS is a functional entity of DSL networks which is effectively the first point at which a subscriber's IP traffic is processed for onward routi... View more
B2BUA - Back to Back User AgentA B2BUA is logically positioned between the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) and external networks. It handles all SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) sign... View more
BA - Behaviour AggregateIn a DiffServ enabled network, a collection of packets with the same DiffServ codepoint crossing a link in a particular direction is termed a Behaviou... View more
BA List - BCCH Allocation ListThis is a list of frequencies supported on the neighbouring cells. This parameter is broadcast on the BCCH (Broadcast Control Channel), giving mobiles... View more
Back EndThis term applies to functions and procedures of a database server, such as a node or software application designed to manipulate data on a network. ... View more
BackdoorThis is a hidden application or software tool set up for authorized users to easily access resources. If discovered, backdoors can also allow maliciou... View more
Backdoor AccountsThese are secret accounts installed on a machine to allow users, usually developers or administrators, to gain access to resources while bypassing usu... View more
BackupBackup is the logical or physical provisioning of facilities to speed the process of restart and recovery following network failures. It also applies ... View more
BAIC - Barring of All Incoming Calls supplementary serviceA cellular supplementary service, that when invoked sets flags in the network databases to stop a subscriber receiving incoming calls. ... View more
BandwidthBandwidth may be defined as the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. It is also used to describe the a... View more
BAOC - Barring of All Outgoing Calls supplementary serviceA cellular supplementary service, that when invoked sets flags in the network databases to stop a subscriber making outgoing calls. ... View more
BAR - Buffering Action RuleThe BAR is a rule which can be presented to a user plane element by a control plane element within either a CUPS (Control and User Plane Separation of... View more
BasebandBaseband is a form of modulation in which the information is applied directly onto the physical transmission medium. ... View more
Basel 2Basel 2 is a set of regulations for risk management that came into force in 2006. Basel 2 has implications on IT Security due to the stringent require... View more
Baseline capabilitiesThese are minimal capabilities required for a serviceless UMTS UE (User Equipment) to operate within a network. ... View more
Basic Access ModeBasic Access Mode This is a mode used on the Enhanced Access Channel where a MS (Mobile Station) transmits an Enhanced Access Channel preamble and Enh... View more