Star Topology - HMS Networks Anybus CompactCom 40 POWERLINK Application Note

Star Topology

2.2. Star Topology
A conventional HUB can be used to create a star-topology. However, since the ports of a conventional HUB
cannot be controlled, node numbers for nodes connected directly to the HUB (head-of-line nodes) cannot be set
with DNA. They must be set explicitly at the nodes.
NOTE
Nodes with DNA enabled must be placed in separate segments from nodes not supporting DNA or
with DNA disabled.
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