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Definition: network architecture


(1) The design of a networked communications system, which includes the backbones, routers, switches, wireless access points, access methods and protocols used. See OSI model, communications protocol, LAN and enterprise networking.

(2) May refer only to the access method in a LAN, such as Ethernet or Token Ring. See access method.