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Wirecenter

English translation: hub

07:50 Oct 30, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general) / Equal opportunity
German term or phrase: Wirecenter
Die Geräte sorgfältig aus der Verpackung nehmen und Sie in unmittelbarer Nähe des ISP Modems installieren. Falls ein **Wirecenter** vorhanden ist, dann bitte dort einbauen.

The Google hits just aren't about this kind of Wirecenter. Is is correctly used in German? And what would it be called in Eng.?
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English translation:hub
Explanation:
Maybe they mean a hub - but the term seems to be used in a similar context.

... 4 and 5 - Switched access - Include calling service provided through the local exchange carriers' wirecenter. ... means of a dedicated private line, thus bypassing the local wirecenter.
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Norbert Hermann
Local time: 23:23
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The client said "hub" had been used in the past - even in Ger. So "hub" it is. Thanks to everyone, if I had a choice, I'd give you all some points!
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Summary of answers provided
4wire center/ exchange
Mario Marcolin
3cable junction
Frosty
2hub
Norbert Hermann


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hub


Explanation:
Maybe they mean a hub - but the term seems to be used in a similar context.

... 4 and 5 - Switched access - Include calling service provided through the local exchange carriers' wirecenter. ... means of a dedicated private line, thus bypassing the local wirecenter.

Norbert Hermann
Local time: 23:23
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 14
Grading comment
The client said "hub" had been used in the past - even in Ger. So "hub" it is. Thanks to everyone, if I had a choice, I'd give you all some points!
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cable junction


Explanation:
Wires/cables coming in from all over and then going back out again - with all equipments being able to communicate with each other!

Frosty
Local time: 00:23
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Native speaker of: English
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wire center/ exchange


Explanation:
"Wire Center
This term is often used interchangeably with the terms central office and switch. Technically, the wire center is the location where the local exchange carrier terminates subscriber local loops, along with the testing facilities necessary to maintain them. .."

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Note added at 1 day 1 hr 53 mins (2004-10-31 09:43:17 GMT)
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http://www22.verizon.com/wholesale/glossary/0,2624,W_Z,00.ht...

Mario Marcolin
Sweden
Local time: 00:23
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Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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