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1) LAN Emulation Client
An entity
in an end system that performs data forwarding, address resolution, and other
control functions for a single end system (ES) within a single emulated LAN
(ELAN). A LEC also provides a standard LAN service interface to any
higher-layer entity that interfaces to the LEC. Each LEC is identified by a
unique ATM address, and is associated with one or more MAC addresses reachable
through that ATM address. See also ELAN and LES.
2) local
exchange carrier
A local or regional telephone company that owns and
operates a telephone network and the customer lines that connect to it.
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