subnetwork

/sʌbˈnɛtˌwɜrk/
noun
  1. A smaller network that is part of a larger network, especially in computing or telecommunications.
    • The technician configured the subnetwork to handle traffic from the sales team separately.
    • The IT department divided the company's main network into several subnetworks to improve security.
    • Each subnetwork in the office has its own router and IP address range.
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