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network device protocol

A network device protocol typically refers to an application that uses TCP/IP. For example, the UPnP protocol runs over IP and is used to stream media across the network (see UPnP). See network device and TCP/IP.

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Network Computer Reference Profile	network directory
network computing	network directory service
network control block	network drive
network control center	network driver
network control program	network driver interface
network coupler	Network Driver Interface Specification
network DAC	network drop
network database	network DVR
network device	network effect

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