Definitions for "Network Interface Device"
A device that terminates copper pair from the serving central office at the user's destination and which is typically located outside that location.
A device that terminates a copper pair from the serving central office to the user's destination. The NID is typically found installed on the exterior premises of the destination location.
Generally an ADSL term, a NID is the interface between the local loop connection to a DSLAM in a Telco Central Office and the customer premise POTS and 10Base-T Ethernet (or other) local computer connection.