Network Appliance

A type of computing device that facilitates the transfer of information to other computing devices connected to a network. The services that a network device can provide include firewall functions, caching, authentication, network address translation, and IP address management.

Literal Meanings of Network Appliance

Appliance:

Meanings of Appliance:

1. A tool, instrument or device designed (or at least used) as a means to achieve a specific (often specified) end, namely:.

2. Deed applicable.

3. A means of eliminating or counteracting something undesirable, especially a disease.

4. Volunteering, willingness to act as one pleases.

Synonyms of Appliance

cure, remedy, medicine, application, compliance