Point of presence or POP is that specific point where two diverse communication devices or networks meet to establish an electronic association with each other. POP can be viewed as a facility, location or point that can help devices in establishing a connection with the internet.
In other words, POP can be that vital infrastructure that’s designed for permitting remote users to connect to the Internet. It is generally available at the telecommunication service provider or the Internet service provider (ISP). POP comprises of devices designed specifically for assisting in data communication as well as routers and servers.
It is possible that an internet service provider or the telecommunication service provider might have multiple POP but at diverse locations. Each POP will be used to serve a specific user base in such instances. Also, it is possible to convert data from digital form to analog and vice-versa using POP. This makes it easy for users to comply with the various receiving devices and data communication technologies.
The POP plays a vital role in internet connectivity and communication as it is the last critical mile to the subscriber. It can be housed in the same space as the telecommunication carrier to which the internet service provider is connected.
These are the five types of equipment that constitutes a POP:
• Base Station
• Client Equipment
• Network Switches
• Routers
• Firewalls
Base stations offer customers a central point of connection. There is an access point and bandwidth management which ensures that the connection speed of the customer is distributed evenly.
Client Equipment helps customers connect to a central connection point.
Network Switches is used for proper distribution.
Routers offer one of the many routes to the network.
Firewall is used for securing the system from all types of internal and external threats.
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