Electronic components, namely, computer hardware for open and closed bus networks, intelligent multi-port bus stations, multi-port junction boxes, data trunk cables with molded-on quick disconnects for interconnection of bus nodes, data drop cables, tees and terminators, hubs, splitters, power monitoring hubs, input power taps, line isolators, field wireable connectors, raw cable, singular and multiple industrial inputs and outputs connected to a bus via a gateway coupler, gateways, routers, ...