(n.) The logical and physical relationship between nodes on a network, defined by the layout of links and nodes. The topology is often similar in shape to a star, a tree, or a ring.
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(n.) The logical and physical relationship between nodes on a network, defined by the layout of links and nodes. The topology is often similar in shape to a star, a tree, or a ring.