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Explanation of terms
Term
Explanation
Ethernet
An
Ethernet
is a data network (LAN technology)
Topology
Bus topology (
topology
) refers to the structure for the intercon-
nection of multiple devices via bus. The
topology
is decisive for
safeguarding the network against failure, for performance and
for the selection of suitable hardware.
Termination
Every
Hi-O Technology
™ system must be
terminated
with at least
one terminating resistor.
Remote
interface
If the connecting conductor is longer than 10 m, it is a
remote
interface
(interface with extended connection lead).
Branch
connection
line
A
branch connection line
is a branch from a main line.
Star
distribution
In a
star distribution
, the lines emerge from a distibutor.
Gateway
A
gateway
(e.g. an Ethernet gateway) connects devices with the
network.
Fig. 1:
Simplified diagram
of a network
Node
Te
rmination
Branch
connection line
Te
rmination
Node
Node
Node
Star distribution
Bus connection line
Bus connection line