Network Topologies and Network Interconnections

LonTalk supports a variety of network topologies by using different transceiver types and network interconnections. The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate the possibilities and methods at that topic. Corresponding to the LAN terminology the terms repeater, bridge, router and gateway are explained and their applicability to LonTalk is represented.

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