bus network

bus network

[′bəs ′net‚wərk] (communications) A communications network whose components are joined together by a single cable.

bus network

(networking)A network in which all nodes are connected to asingle wire (the bus). The two endpoints will have aterminator. Bus networks typically use CSMA/CD techniquesto determine which node transmits data on the wire at anygiven time.

Examples are Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5 networks.

See also star network, ring network.

bus network

A network topology that uses a common pathway between all devices. Ethernet 10Base5 and 10Base2 are examples of bus networks. See bus and Ethernet.

The Three Network Configurations
In a network, the bus is one of three primary topologies.