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Table Of Contents
- About This Document
- Understanding Networking and IP Addressing
- Introduction to Networking
- Networking using IP
- Niagara Considerations
- Additional Information
- Configuration and Troubleshooting Tools
- Connecting on a LAN
- Connecting with Direct Dial
- Connecting to an ISP
- Using Security Technologies
- Configuration Files Used for Communication
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 1 Understanding Networking and IP Addressing
Introduction to Networking
Niagara Release 2.3
Niagara Networking & Connectivity Guide Revised: May 22, 2002
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The star topology uses a central device called a hub to which each network device is
connected. Network devices are connected point-to-point to the hub with a patch
cable. All messages in a star topology are routed through the hub before reaching
their final destination.
Figure 1-2 Star topology.
The star topology requires a lot of cable
as all PCs are connected directly to a
central hub. If the central machine
fails, the entire network fails.
Hub or Central PC