endsystem
Endsystem refers to a computer or device that is at the edge of a network, meaning it is the origin or destination of network traffic. It is the endpoint of a communication path. Examples of endsystems include personal computers, servers, smartphones, tablets, and network-attached storage devices. They are also sometimes referred to as hosts.
Endsystems are responsible for running applications that generate or consume data. When a user browses the
In contrast to network infrastructure devices like routers and switches, which are responsible for directing traffic