How does a star topology work?

A star topology is a network configuration where all devices are connected to a central hub or switch. The central hub acts as a central point of communication, with all data traffic being sent through it. Each device in a star topology has a dedicated connection to the central hub, forming a spoke-like structure. This setup offers several advantages, including easy scalability, improved performance, and better fault tolerance. In case any device encounters an issue or failure, it won't affect the rest of the network. Additionally, adding or removing devices in a star topology is straightforward, as it only requires connecting or disconnecting them from the central hub.

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