Both? There are more than two network topologies available.
Bus star ring mesh hybrid
Star network,ring network,tree network,bus network
hierarchical (extended) star topology
Star Topology
point-to-point
Networking is to access the network via the internet or by any kind of connectivity that involves, or requires a connection to do so. Network is the actual set up or topology of the computers.
netwok topology is firstly the process of configuring computer system and peripherals in other for it to have a maintained and stabled communication link in a network environment. so there must be a layout of configuration and networking environment....
he most commonly used network topology is a hybrid topology called the Star Bus TopologyRead more: http://wiki.answers.com/What_is_network_topology_and_give_an_example_of_the_most_common_network_topology#ixzz1TrCMGlb6
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A node is a single workstation present in a computer networking, many node together when combined makes a network.
yes, network topology does matter to design a network. as we know that topology is a structure of network. without a topology network cannot be designed. we have to consider which topology to use and what does each topology does. different topology have its different features. if you want most secure connection use full mesh topology