COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
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Question
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What piece of hardware is usually at the centre of a star network?
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router
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hub
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server
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The star topology is the most common network topology used nowadays for the many advantages it provides. This topology requires a centralized unit, which is called a switch, and all other network devices are connected to this switch with own network cable.
Detailed explanation-2: -A device at the center of a star topology network. Hubs can be active (where they repeat signals set to them) or passive (where they do not repeat but merely split signals sent through them). Hub may refer to a repeater, bridge, switch, router, or any combination of these.
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