Oct 30, 2004 07:50
19 yrs ago
German term
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Wirecenter
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Computers (general)
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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.?
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.?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 2 | hub |
Norbert Hermann
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| 4 | wire center/ exchange |
Mario Marcolin
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| 3 | cable junction |
Frosty
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Proposed translations
7 mins
Norbert Hermann
Native in German
&
English
Works in field
YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE - over 40 YEARS!
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: English to German, German to English, Portuguese to German, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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14
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hub
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.
... 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.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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!"
2 hrs
cable junction
Wires/cables coming in from all over and then going back out again - with all equipments being able to communicate with each other!
1 day 1 hr
Mario Marcolin
Sweden
Sweden
Native in English
Works in field
Sweden
Words are forever...
Native in: Swedish , English
Works in: English to Swedish, German to Swedish, French to Swedish, and 4 more.
wire center/ exchange
"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...
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...
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