star topology

noun

A physical network topology in which all nodes are connected to a central connectivity device (e.g. a hub).

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nounstar topology (plural star topologies)

plural star topologies

  1. A physical network topology in which all nodes are connected to a central connectivity device (e.g. a hub).

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

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