Stub network

Telecommunications
Computer Science Concepts

A stub network, also called a pocket network, is a casual term for a computer network or part of an internetwork that has no knowledge of other networks. It typically sends much or all non-local traffic through a single path and knows only a default route to non-local destinations. Multiple physical connections may exist, but they can still form one logical path.

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Also called: Pocket network
External routing: Typically uses a single path for non-local traffic
Route knowledge: Only a default route to non-local destinations

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Article: Stub network (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q3976240
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