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− | '''Point of presence (POP)''' is the point at which two or more different | + | '''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 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.<ref>Definition - What does Point of Presence (POP) mean? [https://www.techopedia.com/definition/1704/point-of-presence-pop Techopedia]</ref> |
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*Base stations: A central point of connection with an access point and bandwidth management to distribute connection speeds | *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 | *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 | + | *[[Network]] switches: Provides the link to the “last mile” and is used for distribution |
*Routers– Provides multiple routes to the network | *Routers– Provides multiple routes to the network | ||
*Firewall– Protects from internal and external threats | *Firewall– Protects from internal and external threats | ||
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− | [[Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)]] | + | *[[Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)]] |
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− | [[Software Design]] | + | *[[Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 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 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
- Client Server Architecture
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Software Design
- Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- Software Project Management
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
References
- ↑ Definition - What does Point of Presence (POP) mean? Techopedia
- ↑ How Points of Presence Work Stackpath