Chapter 9 Ethernet  Specification and Operation 
 
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9.2.2.1. Single Port Device   
You can use a single port device to build up either a linear or a star network topology. An Ethernet switch and an Ethernet 
tab are required to create a star topology or a ring topology. 
Linear Topology 
  Linear Topology 1 
 
 
 
  Linear Topology 2 
 
 
 
Star Topology 
 
 
9.2.2.2. Dual Port Device 
You can use a dual port device to build a linear, a star or a ring network topology. A DLR function is required to create a 
ring topology. Refer to Section 9.9.2 for DLR supported series.   
Linear Topology