network topology
central hub
star network
centralized control
point-to-point connection
1. The star topology is widely used in modern LANs.
星型拓扑结构被广泛应用于现代局域网中。
2. In a star topology, if the central hub fails, the whole network goes down.
在星型拓扑结构中，如果中央集线器发生故障，整个网络都会瘫痪。
3. Implementing a star topology makes it easy to add new devices.
实施星型拓扑结构使得添加新设备变得非常容易。
A: What kind of network configuration should we use for the new office?
A：我们新办公室应该采用什么样的网络配置？
B: I recommend a star topology because it's easy to troubleshoot.
B：我推荐使用星型拓扑结构，因为它很容易进行故障排除。
1) All peripheral nodes are connected to a central hub or switch.
2) Data transmission is managed by the central device.
3) It offers high fault isolation for individual node failures.
4) The central node represents a single point of failure.
1. 星型拓扑结构
e.g.
The company uses a star topology for its local network.
公司在其局域网中使用星型拓扑结构。
noun
1. A network configuration in which all nodes are connected to a central hub or switch.
Synonym: star network