A Intermediate system is a switching-oriented component in a network, which is based on the OSI reference model. A Intermediate system is settled on the switching layer (layer 3) of the OSI reference model and e.g. makes certain services available for the terminals, like the forwarding of packages on the switching layer.

The generally valid, network-independent name for such a net component is knot, in the Internet is it gateways or routs.

According to OSI terminology it can with a Intermediate system around any routs itself or a host with routing intelligence to concern.

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