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Application examples
Conventional topology
In conventional topologies, all line and backbone
couplers have usually been designed as KNX couplers.
This topology is proven and widely used. For the most
part, the bus line lengths are limited to one building.
Modern topology
In this modern topology, the backbone couplers are
replaced with N / IP routers. Thanks to the use
of standard network components, the connection for
example of two building sections is no longer limited
to bus line lengths. Use of other media such as fiber-
optic cabling or WLAN is also possible for the purpose
of coupling distant buildings and exchanging group
address telegrams.