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Network Topology

The Star NetworkStar 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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