bus network
[′bəs ′net‚wərk] (communications)
A communications network whose components are joined together by a single cable.
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bus network
(networking)A network in which all nodes are connected to a
single wire (the bus). The two endpoints will have a
terminator. Bus networks typically use CSMA/CD techniques
to determine which node transmits data on the wire at any
given time.
Examples are Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5 networks.
See also star network, ring network.
Examples are Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5 networks.
See also star network, ring network.
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bus network
A network topology that uses a common pathway between all devices. The earlier Ethernet 10Base5 and 10Base2 were examples of bus networks. See network topology, bus and Ethernet. |
| The Three Network Configurations |
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| In a network, the bus is one of three primary topologies. |
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