👉 Through computing, also known as through-the-wire or wire-through, is a network architecture where data transmission occurs directly over a shared physical medium, such as a cable or fiber optic line, without the need for intermediate devices like switches or routers at each hop. In this setup, data packets travel from their source to the destination through a single point, typically a central hub or switch, which may perform basic routing functions. This approach simplifies network design and reduces costs, but it can also introduce latency and limit scalability compared to more complex network topologies like mesh or hierarchical networks, where intermediate devices can manage traffic more efficiently and provide redundancy. Through computing is commonly used in local area networks (LANs) and some wide area networks (WANs) where simplicity and cost-effectiveness are prioritized over advanced routing capabilities.
