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Network topology

Network topology is the arrangement of the elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a communication network. Network topology can be used to define or describe the arrangement of various types of telecommunication networks, including command and control radio networks, industrial fieldbusses and computer networks.

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Topologies

Links

Nodes

Classification

Centralization

Decentralization

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Network topology

Nodes158
Edges157
Triples18
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.012658
Components1

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Network topology

Top relations

related to Nodes · 10
Network topology → ARINC, CAN, In, Network, NICs, Nodes, Other, RS-232, Some, While
is a · 2
Network topology → arrangement of the elements, topological structure of a network and may be depicted physically or logically
related to Classification · 1
Network topology → The

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network topology nodes node physical networks star connected two data transmission used bus one ring central repeaters ethernet computer topologies

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Network topologyis aarrangement of the elements0.90text
Network topologyis atopological structure of a network and may be depicted physically or logically0.90text
routersinstance ofThe term switch is often used loosely to include devices0.80text
bridgesinstance ofThe term switch is often used loosely to include devices0.80text
as well as devices that may distribute traffic based on load or based on application contentinstance ofThe term switch is often used loosely to include devices0.80text
Ethernetinstance ofWhen the physical star topology is applied to a logical bus network0.80text
this central nodeinstance ofWhen the physical star topology is applied to a logical bus network0.80text
Network topologyrelated to ClassificationThe0.60section
Network topologyrelated to NodesNetwork0.60section
Network topologyrelated to NodesNodes0.60section
Network topologyrelated to NodesIn0.60section
Network topologyrelated to NodesRS-2320.60section

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