internet node
Internet network nodes. In internet and intranet networks, most physical network nodes are host computers that are identified by an IP address. Some data link devices like wireless local area network (WLAN) access points do not have IP host addresses and are considered physical network or LAN nodes rather than internet nodes or hosts.
Node (networking) For other senses of this word, see Node (disambiguation). In communication networks, a node (Latin nodus, âknotâ) is either a redistribution point (e.g. data communications equipment), or a communication endpoint (e.g. data terminal equipment). The definition of a node depends on the network and protocol layer referred to.