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| − | '''Point of presence (POP)''' is the point at which two or more different [[Network|networks]] or communication devices build a connection with each other. POP mainly refers to an access point, location or facility that connects to and helps other devices establish a connection with the [[Internet]]. POP is primarily the infrastructure that allows remote users connect to connect to the Internet. A POP is generally present at an | + | '''Point of presence (POP)''' is the point at which two or more different [[Network|networks]] or communication devices build a connection with each other. POP mainly refers to an access point, location or facility that connects to and helps other devices establish a connection with the [[Internet]]. POP is primarily the infrastructure that allows remote users connect to connect to the Internet. A POP is generally present at an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the telecommunication [[service]] provider. It can consist of a router, switches, servers and other [[Data|data]] communication devices. An ISP or telecom provider might maintain more than one POP at different locations, with each catering to a distinct user base. Moreover, POP also supports the conversion of analog to digital [[data]] and vice versa to complement different data communication technologies and receiving devices.<ref>Definition - What does Point of Presence (POP) mean? [https://www.techopedia.com/definition/1704/point-of-presence-pop Techopedia]</ref> |
Revision as of 14:36, 23 November 2022
Point of presence (POP) is the point at which two or more different networks or communication devices build a connection with each other. POP mainly refers to an access point, location or facility that connects to and helps other devices establish a connection with the Internet. POP is primarily the infrastructure that allows remote users connect to connect to the Internet. A POP is generally present at an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the telecommunication service provider. It can consist of a router, switches, servers and other data communication devices. An ISP or telecom provider might maintain more than one POP at different locations, with each catering to a distinct user base. Moreover, POP also supports the conversion of analog to digital data and vice versa to complement different data communication technologies and receiving devices.[1]
How Points of Presence Work[2]
Points of presence work very much like Internet exchange points, only on a smaller scale. The equipment located in a point of presence can be broken down into five categories:
- Base stations: A central point of connection with an access point and bandwidth management to distribute connection speeds
- Client equipment: Used by customers to connect to the central point of connection
- Network switches: Provides the link to the “last mile” and is used for distribution
- Routers– Provides multiple routes to the network
- Firewall– Protects from internal and external threats
See Also
Software Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Software
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Software Architecture Analysis Method (SAAM)
Software Design
Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Software Archeology
Software Configuration Management (SCM)
Software Factory
Software Development Effort Estimation
Software Non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP)
Software Project Management
Software Prototyping
Software Sizing
Software Visualization
Client Server Architecture
References
- ↑ Definition - What does Point of Presence (POP) mean? Techopedia
- ↑ How Points of Presence Work Stackpath