NID can refer to different things depending on the context:
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National Institute of Design (NID): The National Institute of Design is an internationally acclaimed educational and research institution for Industrial, Communication, Textile, and IT Integrated design, with its primary institute founded in 1961 in Ahmedabad, India, and extension campuses in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru. There are also other NIDs located in the cities of Kurukshetra, Vijayawada, Jorhat, and Bhopal.
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Network Interface Device (NID): In the context of telecommunications, a Network Interface Device (NID) serves as the demarcation point between the carriers local loop and the customers premises wiring. It separates the telephone companys equipment from the customers wiring and equipment, and is also known by several other names such as network interface unit (NIU), telephone network interface (TNI), system network interface (SNI), or telephone network box. The simplest NIDs are essentially just a specialized set of wiring terminals, typically taking the form of a small, weather-proof box mounted on the outside of a building. The telephone line from the telephone company enters the NID and is connected to one side, while the customer connects their wiring to the other side. Most NIDs also include "circuit protectors," which are surge protectors.
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Network ID: In the context of wireless networks, NID can also stand for "Network ID," which is a unique number assigned to a wireless network.
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Secure Sign-On at UCF: At the University of Central Florida (UCF), NID is used as a secure sign-on for many systems, including myUCF and online courses. Students can obtain their NID by following the instructions on the myUCF website.
In summary, NID can refer to the National Institute of Design, a Network Interface Device in the context of telecommunications, a Network ID in wireless networks, and a secure sign-on at the University of Central Florida.
