Star Topology - Freescale Semiconductor TWR-MCF52259-Ethenet User Manual

Hub
= Multiport
repeater
physically
star
topology
(common
transport
medium
CSMA/CD!)
Logically
bus
topology
Outputs all
incoming
signals on
all outputs
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Ethernet
Router/Gateway
Basic Ethernet Network
11
Switch
= Switching
Hub, LAN
Switch
Real star
topology
Physical
connection
only for the
duration of the
communication
TM