network topology

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network topology - the configuration of a communication network

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bus topology, bus - the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar

loop topology, loop - the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

star topology, star - the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

mesh topology, mesh - the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component

physical topology - the appearance of the network; "the physical topologies of local area networks include the bus, the ring and the star"

logical topology - the way the network works; "a network that looks like a star can have the logical topology of a bus"

configuration, constellation - an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"

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