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In [[Telecommunications network|communication networks]], a node (Latin ''nodus'', ‘knot’) is either a [[connection point]], a [[redistribution point]], or a [[communication endpoint]] (e.g. [[data terminal equipment]]).

== Description ==

The definition of a node depends on the network and [[protocol layer]] referred to.

A [[physical network node]] is an active electronic device that is attached to a network, and is capable of creating, receiving, or transmitting information over a communications channel.

A [[passive distribution point]] such as a [[distribution frame]] or [[patch panel]] is consequently not a node.

== See also ==

* [[Computer network]]
* [[Telecommunications network]]

== External links ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Node_(networking) Node (networking)] @ Wikipedia

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