A communication path is defined as a link between two or more nodes, through which these nodes can exchange information.

A communication path is used to model the logical communication relations between nodes.

It is realized by one or more networks, which represent the physical communication links.

A communication path connects two or more nodes. A communication path is realized by one or more networks.

Category: Technology Layer and Active structure aspect

Examples: Message Queuing.

Typical Relationships:
Composition - communication path
Aggregation - communication path
Specialisation - communication path

Source: Archimate 2.1, Chapter 5 Technology Layer