What Is Network Access Point (NAP)?

August 8, 2022

A Network Access Point (NAP) is a critical location where Internet Service Providers (ISPs) connect via peer arrangements. NAPs played a central role in early Internet development when the transition from government-funded networks to commercial ones happened.


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Anastazija is an experienced content writer with knowledge and passion for cloud computing, information technology, and online security. At phoenixNAP, she focuses on answering burning questions about ensuring data robustness and security for all participants in the digital landscape.