bus network

bus network definition - computer

A network topology that uses a common pathway between all devices. Ethernet 10Base5 and 10Base2 are examples of bus networks. See bus and Ethernet.


TOPOLOGY.GIF


The Three Network Configurations

In a network, the bus is one of three primary topologies.






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