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'''Network architecture''', applicable to both [[telecommunications network]]s and [[computer network]]s as well as their continuing modern [[convergence of communications|convergence]], has two main meanings: | '''Network architecture''', applicable to both [[telecommunications network]]s and [[computer network]]s as well as their continuing modern [[convergence of communications|convergence]], has two main meanings: | ||
#The separation of network functions into smaller pieces, which may be abstract [[layer (networking)|layers]], at least functionally defined pieces such as [[relay (networking)|relays/intermediate systems]] and [[end system]]s, or specific commodity devices such as [[router]]s | #The separation of network functions into smaller pieces, which may be abstract [[layer (networking)|layers]], at least functionally defined pieces such as [[relay (networking)|relays/intermediate systems]] and [[end system]]s, or specific commodity devices such as [[router]]s | ||
#The definition of the problems to be solved by a specific network, before any technologies are selected | #The definition of the problems to be solved by a specific network, before any technologies are selected | ||
Latest revision as of 09:46, 20 September 2009
Network architecture, applicable to both telecommunications networks and computer networks as well as their continuing modern convergence, has two main meanings:
- The separation of network functions into smaller pieces, which may be abstract layers, at least functionally defined pieces such as relays/intermediate systems and end systems, or specific commodity devices such as routers
- The definition of the problems to be solved by a specific network, before any technologies are selected