A star topology is a method of connecting several computers to one another in a network. The cables used in a star topology are twisted pair cables or coaxial cables. Coaxial cables would be the cheapest solution.
Star topology is like the network is done by easily adding another network and the most common cable is used unshielded twisted pair cable. For the star topology purpose, Cat5 and Cat6 cable is used because it is an unshielded and shielded twisted pair cable.
Star topology
pc,cables,hub,
cat5, cat6, utp, stp cables etc.
The most common LAN topology is that of a "star." In a star topology, each computer, or "node", is connected to a central hub. This is more reliable than a more classical "ring" topology, because a node failing will not bring down the entire network. A bus topology is arguably more reliable, but has poorer performance.
In a star topology, the primary materials used include networking cables (typically twisted pair cables like CAT5e or CAT6, or fiber optic cables), a central connecting device such as a network switch or hub, and network interface cards (NICs) installed in each device. Additionally, connectors and patch panels may be utilized to facilitate connections between devices and the central hub. Power supplies for the switches or hubs, as well as enclosures for housing equipment, are also essential materials in a star topology setup.
Star Topology.
Star Topology
Either bus topology or star toplogy.
star good luck on chapter 12!
It's used for Star topology.
Star Topology