We found 3 definitions of network topology from 3 different sources.
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network topology - the configuration of a communication network | ||
topology | ||
configuration, constellation an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" | ||
bus topology, bus the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar | ||
loop topology, loop the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component | ||
star topology, star the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub | ||
mesh topology, mesh the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component | ||
physical topology the appearance of the network; "the physical topologies of local area networks include the bus, the ring and the star" |