A backbone is a larger transmission line that carries
data gathered from smaller lines that interconnect with it.
- At the local level, a backbone is a line or set of lines that local area
networks connect to for a wide area network connection or within a local
area network to span distances efficiently (for example, between buildings).
- On the Internet or other wide area network, a backbone is a set of
paths that local or regional networks connect to for long-distance interconnection.
The connection points are known as network nodes or telecommunication
data switching exchanges (DSEs).
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