Loop Topology (Noun)
Meaning
The topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- A ring network is an example of a loop topology, where the last device is connected to the first device in the network.
- The design of a token ring network follows a loop topology, allowing data to be transmitted in a circular pattern.
- A communication system with a closed loop topology ensures that if one connection is broken, an alternative path can still be established.
- In a loop topology network, each device has a dual role as both the sender and receiver, creating a redundant communication path.
- A transportation system with a loop topology can provide a more efficient route for trains or buses to follow, improving overall transit times.