Star topology
Network Topology refers to the way that cables and other pieces of hardware connect to one another. There are four common "base" types of topologies: bus, ring, star, and mesh. There are other types as well, but these are referred to as "hybrid topologies." The most commonly used network topology is a hybrid topology called the Star Bus Topology.
Computers can be interconnected in different ways to form a network. Such different ways of interconneconnection are called computer topologies. There are 5 topologies. They are: * BUS TOPOLOGY * RING TOPOLOGY * STAR TOPOLOGY * MESH TOPOLOGY * TREE TOPOLOGY
A network or the network's layout. How different nodes in a network are connected to each other and how they communicate are determined by the network's topology. Topologies are either physical or logical. Below are diagrams of the five most common network topologies.
The network topology.
Network topology is the way a computer network is set up and arranged, Examples for possible topologies include ring, star, bus, and line. Each of these topologies have their advantages and disadvantages, with star being the most common in today's world.
Physical topology refers to the physical layout of devices and cables in a network. It defines how devices are connected to each other and how data flows between them. Common physical topologies include bus, star, ring, mesh, and hybrid.
star topology. Because they include a centralized connection point; can easily be moved, isolated, or interconnected with other networks; they are, therefore, scalable. For this reason, and because of their fault tolerance, the star topology has become the most popular layout used in contemporary LANs.
"Network topology" refers to the physical and/or logical layout of the nodes in a computer network. Common network topologies include "bus" (ethernet, a lot of other networking specs) and "ring" (token ring, ATM).
Some common types of network topologies include bus, ring, star, mesh, and hybrid. Bus topology uses a single cable to connect all devices, ring connects each device to two others in a ring, star has all devices connected to a central hub, mesh connects each device to every other device, and hybrid combines two or more different types of topologies.
Computer network topologies refer to the physical or logical layout of devices and connections in a network. They define how nodes, such as computers, servers, or other devices, are arranged and how data flows between them. Common network topologies include bus, star, ring, mesh, tree, and hybrid configurations. In a bus topology, devices connect to a single central cable where data travels to each device. Star topologies use a central hub or switch to connect all devices, managing data distribution centrally. Ring topologies form a closed loop where data passes sequentially between connected devices. Mesh topologies offer redundancy with multiple interconnections, enhancing reliability. Tree topologies combine bus and star structures, while hybrid topologies integrate different types for flexibility. Each topology suits different network needs based on factors like scalability, fault tolerance, and performance requirements.
Reliable because a hybrid topology can diagnose and isolate faults efficiently. A network fault (such as a faulty node or a break in a network cable) will not affect the performance of the rest of the network. A hybrid network quickly scans all nodes and hardware points to detect where a fault lies, isolates it, and carries out further diagnostic tests. The rest of the network remains fully functional while this fault isolation and diagnosis is carried out. Flexible because I combine various configurations to bring about most optimal conditions to suit network traffic, processing loads and data latency. Hybrid networks can be expanded easily to add new systems and nodes. Each concentration point (or the point which a network connection is made) is designed to hold extra lobes. Additional network hardware peripherals can be attached to these lobes in order to increase capacity.A hybrid topology is able to tap into the strengths of other topologies and ignore their weaknesses. This results in a complex network that is more efficient and effective than individual topologies. It combines the optimal features of its combined topologies. For instance, a star-wired ring topology combines the features of a star topology with those of a ring topology. This hybrid topology combines the fault tolerance capability of the star topology with the data reliability of the ring topology. A star-wired bus topology combines the features of a star topology with a linear bus topology. It combines the network extension features of the bus topology with the simplicity and fault tolerance of the star topology.
The logical topology for a LAN refers to how devices communicate with each other through the network. It defines the path data takes from one device to another, regardless of the physical layout of the network. Common logical topologies include bus, ring, star, and mesh.