DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS
CONNECTING DEVICES
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Star
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Router
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Bus
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LAN
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Detailed explanation-1: -A star network is a local area network (LAN) topology in which all nodes–personal computers (PCs), workstations or other devices–are directly connected to a common central computer that is often referred to as a hub. Therefore, a star network is often referred to as a hub-and-spoke network topology.
Detailed explanation-2: -A central hub called Multi-Station Access Unit (MSAU) also known as Media Access Unit. It is used to bind up the entire network together in a single unit in the star type of topology in networking.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mesh Topology Every component of the network is connected directly to every other component. Characteristics of a mesh topology are as follows: A mesh topology provides redundant links across the network.