network topology

/ˌnɛtˈwʌrk təˌpɑlədʒi/

Definitions of network topology

1. noun

   the configuration of a communication network
   synonyms: topology

   types:

   bus, bus topology

   the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar

   loop, loop topology

   the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

   star, star topology

   the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

   mesh, mesh topology

   the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component

   physical topology

   the appearance of the network

   logical topology

   the way the network works

   type of:

   configuration, constellation

   an arrangement of parts or elements