"airwall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: airwalls [plural]
Etymology: air + wall, by analogy with firewall, than which it is more secure. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|air|wall}} air + wall, {{m|en|firewall}} firewall Head templates: {{en-noun}} airwall (plural airwalls)
  1. (computing) The notional part of a network configuration which isolates computers physically from connection to a wider network such as the Internet. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: air gap
    Sense id: en-airwall-en-noun-hp1qLqnd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (computing) A secure networking solution that uses Host Identity Protocol to make the network invisible to hackers while still allowing endpoints to communicate with the broader network. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-airwall-en-noun-Qlv46lWL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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