networked element
[ˈnɛtˌwɜrkt ˈɛləmənt]
nounpl: networked elements
elemento conectado em rede
1. A device, component, or node that is connected to a computer network and can communicate with other devices on that network
Each networked element in the smart home system can be controlled remotely.
Cada elemento conectado em rede no sistema de casa inteligente pode ser controlado remotamente.
2. A hardware or software component that participates in network communication and data exchange
The router acts as a central networked element that manages traffic between all devices.
O roteador funciona como um elemento de rede central que gerencia o tráfego entre todos os dispositivos.
3. In telecommunications, any unit or subsystem that forms part of an integrated network infrastructure
The 5G tower is a critical networked element in the telecommunications infrastructure.
A torre 5G é um elemento de rede crítico na infraestrutura de telecomunicações.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it has become increasingly common with the expansion of IoT (Internet of Things) and smart home technologies. The term reflects the global technological shift toward interconnected systems and is used similarly across Portuguese and English-speaking regions, though Brazilian Portuguese prefers 'conectado' while European Portuguese often uses 'ligado'.
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