A Star Topology utilizes a central point of control. Each station or device in the telecommunications system
communicates via point to point wiring to this central link. In most situations, address recognition is the responsibility of the central control point which then directs the
information to the cabling path of the device associated with that address. A Star Topology is considered the easiest to design and install since each station`s cabling is run
directly out from the central location to the appropriate work area. Another reason for this topology`s wide acceptance is its adaptability with other topologies. With logical
"Ring" and "Bus" topologies, the star provides a basis for additional configurations that will best meet user requirements. |
