| 释义 | 
		physical topology In reference to the physical layout of a network, specifically the physical position- ing of the nodes and the circuits that interconnect them. LAN and WAN topologies variously include bus, mesh, partial mesh, ring, star, and tree. The logical topology of a network may differ considerably from the physical topology. See also  LAN,  logical topology,  mesh topology,  partial mesh,  physical,  ring,  star,  topology,  tree, and  WAN.  74570c16.qxd  9/11/07  12:27 PM  Page 375  |