Star Configuration

Wire your network in a star configuration using an ONline System Concentrator as the central point in the network. Wiring in a star topology configuration has two major benefits:

Faults in the cable plant affect only a piece of the network

You can easily expand the size of your network.

Figure 2-3 shows an example of a Star-wired configuration..

Figure 2-3. Star-Wiring Configuration

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3Com 5102M-FBP, 5104M-FB1, 510M-FBP installation and operation guide Star Configuration, Star-Wiring Configuration