Definition

1. Noun:
   • A network topology in which all devices are connected to a central hub: In a star topology, every node (like a computer or printer) has a dedicated connection to a central network device, such as a hub or switch. All data communication passes through this central point.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The office network uses a star topology, making it easy to add new workstations.
  • A primary advantage of a star topology is that a failure in one cable only affects one device.

Advanced Usage

• "to implement a star topology": to set up or deploy a network using this specific arrangement.
  • For better manageability, the IT department decided to implement a star topology.
• "in a star topology configuration": describing a system arranged in this way.
  • The lab's computers are wired in a star topology configuration.

Variants and Related Words

• Star network (n): A synonym for a network arranged in a star topology.
  • A simple home network is often a star network with a wireless router at the center.
• Hub-and-spoke topology (n): Another term, especially in telecommunications and transportation, describing a similar centralised structure.
  • The airline's route system is designed as a hub-and-spoke topology.

Synonyms

• Centralised network topology: A topology where control and connections are concentrated at a central point.

Related Concepts (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Topology (n): The arrangement of elements (links, nodes, etc.) in a communication network.
• Hub (n): The central connecting device in a star topology.
• Node (n): Any device (computer, printer, etc.) connected to the network.

Noun

1. the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub