(This description applies to figures 5.1 and 6.1)
The network consists of 6 components:
- Computer A
- Computer B
- The Hub
- Cable A (connects Computer A to the Hub)
- Cable B (connects Computer B to the Hub)
- Cable N (connects the Hub to the outside world)
Computer A can be activated to pass messages via Cable A, the Hub, and
Cable B to Computer B, or to pass messages via Cable A, the Hub, and Cable N
to the outside world.