network architecture
Digital connection design
Network architecture is the design and structure of a computer network—how its components are organized and how they communicate.
This includes the physical layout of devices, the protocols they use, and how data flows between them.
The company's network architecture couldn't handle the increased traffic.
Different architectures suit different needs: client-server, peer-to-peer, cloud-based.
- hubCentral connection point
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- firewallNetwork access control system
- linkPoint of connection
topology · hierarchical · mesh · subnetting · connectivity · server · node · load balancing · modem · access point · packets · ethernet · port · networking · latency · connections · fiber · data center