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Network Topology
The Star Network
In a star network a central computer is
connected to a large number of workstations. The central computer is usually a
mainframe computer. Star networks as used by the banks to join the ATMs
together. The national Lotery also uses a star network for the lotto
terminals.
These are the most expensive network type to install. However
when a cable breaks only one terminal is effected, if the central computer
breaks nothing works. Performance is one part of the network is not effected by
problems elsewhere.
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