Chapter 3
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• Simple topology, because all of the hubs are connected in a
single line (the linear, or bus, configuration)
• Better noise immunity because coaxial cable (either thick or
thin) is shielded, vs. unshielded twisted-pair
• Physical strength; coaxial cable is stronger than unshielded
twisted-pair.
Figure 3-4. Thin Ethernet Backbone Network