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Client
A software programme that requests the use of a network service. In this context, a browser is considered a client program. Sometimes the term client is used to refer to hosts (PCs, workstations) on which the client software runs, as in the question, "How many clients are behind the firewall?"
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- Part of Speech: noun
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- Industry/Domain: Network hardware
- Category: Firewall & VPN
- Company: Symantec
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