释义 |
physical topology In reference to the physical layout of a network, specifically the physical position- ing of the nodes and the circuits that interconnect them. LAN and WAN topologies variously include bus, mesh, partial mesh, ring, star, and tree. The logical topology of a network may differ considerably from the physical topology. See also LAN, logical topology, mesh topology, partial mesh, physical, ring, star, topology, tree, and WAN. 74570c16.qxd 9/11/07 12:27 PM Page 375 |