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star topology

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star topology
n. Computer Science
One of the three principal topologies for a LAN, in which all nodes are connected to one central node that routes all data passing to and from them.
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Noun1.star topology - the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
network topology, topology - the configuration of a communication network


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Common networks use the star topology including the IT businesses that adopt structured cabling systems.
The introduction of a star topology to complement the standard serial topology enables designers to easily manage multi-chip architectures since the physical inter-device connections are greatly simplified.
1,2) Some commonly employed topologies for reliable bus design include point-to-point, daisy chain, star topology and T topology.
 
 
 
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