Star A network topology that has a central connection point for one or more branch es that connect to network devices. Straight-Through Cable A cable whose internal wires have identical connections at both ends. See also crossover cable . Switch A device that directs traffic from one section of a network to another in a switched Ethernet network. Switched Ethernet An Ethernet network where the data transmission pathway is directed between the sending and receiving computers only, as opposed to switched Ethernet .
Switched networks tend to more efficient than shared networks.
10Base2 A type of Ethernet network that uses t-shaped, terminated connectors and coaxial wiring and transmits data at up to 10 megabits per second. 10BaseT A type of Ethernet network that uses twisted-pair wiring and hub s and transmits data at up to 10 megabits per second. Came built-in to many Mac models and is available for most others. A type of Ethernet network that uses twisted-pair wiring and hub s and transmits data at up to 100 megabits per second. A type of Ethernet network that uses twisted-pair wiring and hub s and transmits data at up to 1000 megabits per second.