ControlNet Network

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ControlNet Network Overview

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Topology

ControlNet supports a variety of topologies, including trunkline/dropline, star, tree, and ring. In its simplest form, ControlNet is a trunkline, to which you connect nodes with a tap and a 1-meter dropline. Repeaters are required to create other topologies, such as star or ring topologies.

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Example ControlNet system trunkline/dropline topology.


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Example ControlNet system star topology.


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Example ControlNet system ring topology.


See ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN002, for more information on topologies.

See ControlNet Fiber Media Planning and Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN001, for more information on fiber media.