Chapter 1 intro to networking. High Honors

A common cable path that often employs high-speed network cable such as fiber-optic. Terminating resistor An electrical device that absorbs transmitted signals, preventing the signals from deflecting and distorting. Star topology A network topology in which cables running from each node connect to a single point, such as a hub. Hub A network devices that provides a common electrical connection to all nodes in a star topology. Access port A connection on a hub to which cables attach. Ring topology A network topology that consists of a single cable that runs continuously from node to node. Multistation access unit (MAU) A network device that allows for the quick connection and disconnection of Token Ring cables while maintaining the logic of the ring topology. Mesh topology