logical topology
Definition
Noun: - The conceptual arrangement or configuration of how data flows and devices communicate within a network, independent of its physical layout. It describes the path that data signals travel and the rules governing communication between nodes.
Usage
- The logical topology defines the virtual communication pathways, which may differ from the physical cable connections.
- Network administrators must understand both the physical and logical topology to troubleshoot effectively.
- Common types of logical topology include bus, ring, and star configurations.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Logical topology mapping": The process of documenting or visualizing the data flow paths in a network.
- The first step in the audit was logical topology mapping to understand broadcast domains.
- Underlying logical topology: Refers to the fundamental data path structure that supports network operations.
- Despite the complex physical wiring, the underlying logical topology was a simple bus.
Variants and Related Words
- Topology (n): The general study or arrangement of elements in a space or system. In networking, it is often specified as either or .
- Physical Topology (n): The actual, tangible layout of cables, devices, and connections in a network.
- Network Topology (n): A broader term encompassing both the physical and logical structure of a network.
Synonyms
- Signal topology: Emphasizes the path of the data signals.
- Data flow architecture: Focuses on the structured design of how data moves.
Related Concepts (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Broadcast Domain: A network segment where all nodes can reach each other by broadcast at the data link layer, which is directly influenced by the logical topology.
- Network Protocol: The set of rules that often defines or is closely tied to the logical topology (e.g., Ethernet defines a bus logical topology, Token Ring defines a ring).
Noun
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the way the network works
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a network that looks like a star can have the logical topology of a bus
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