backbone network

A backbone network refers to the principal pathway within a network infrastructure that connects multiple networks together, facilitating the exchange of data across various segments of the network. This core part of a computer network is designed to handle the major traffic, employing the highest-speed transmission paths and potentially covering the longest distances. It interconnects different Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and subnetworks, providing a high-capacity connectivity infrastructure that serves as the main route for data transmission between these networks or devices[1][2][3][8].

Backbone networks are generally operated by large telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and other organizations. They form the core infrastructure of the internet, enabling quick and efficient data transmission between different parts of the world[6][8].

Citations:

[1] https://www.stackpath.com/edge-academy/what-is-a-network-backbone/

[2] https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-and-uses-of-backbone-networks/

[3] https://phoenixnap.com/glossary/backbone-network

[4] https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3158/backbone

[5] https://study.com/academy/lesson/backbone-networks-types-uses.html

[6] https://www.broadbandsearch.net/definitions/backbone-network

[7] https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/backbone

[8] https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/backbone