Network topology is the physical design of a LAN which resolves the conflict that occurs between computers on the network attempting to transmit at the same time. Whereas protocols are the standards used by networks to permit communication between network-connected devices. -s74
You are thinking ring topology. Not used much today.
it is used cause no one knows how to use it. its like life what you do is a reflection. now go do it.it your wrold your time.
IP network privacy and topology hiding• IP network security boundary • Intelligent IP address translation for call media and signaling • Back-to-back user agent, replacing all SIP-embedded IP addressing
In each case, the 'W' stands for wireless, but these connections can be wired as well. The difference is in the range or size of the network: 'PAN' stands for 'personal area network,' and refers to any network with a range of about 5m, such as Bluetooth, etc. 'LAN' stands for 'local area network.' This refers to any network infrastructure belonging to the same segment of a network. A home network would be an example of a LAN. 'NAN' stands for 'near-me area network.' This refers to a network that deals with devices in relatively close proximity to one another, although the data path of the network may not necessarily be short. This network type isn't as widely used as the others, so it is often overlooked, but an example would be a messaging service that broadcasts to others in the same area. 'MAN' stands for 'Metropolitan Area Network.' This refers to a network infrastructure that has the range of a city. It is a little bit like a long-range LAN. An example would be a network belonging to a company with offices in different parts of the city. The main distinction is that a MAN is within the size of a metropolitan area but too large to be considered a LAN. 'WAN' stands for 'Wide Area Network.' Generally, any network used to transmit data over long distances, or between localized networks such as LANS, is considered a WAN. An example of a WAN would be an ISP, connecting many home networks to the Internet. There are other network types (such as CAN for Campus Area Network or BAN for Body Area Network), but PAN, LAN, NAN, MAN, and WAN are the most common.
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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
Bus topology is used on a LAN, or a Local Area Network. It is the cable to which the nodes connect, and it is also known as a backbone.
The most common LAN topology is that of a "star." In a star topology, each computer, or "node", is connected to a central hub. This is more reliable than a more classical "ring" topology, because a node failing will not bring down the entire network. A bus topology is arguably more reliable, but has poorer performance.
Any topology can be used for a peer-to-peer network. The easiest is probably a star topology but it doesn't have to be.
It actually does not matter so long as the area is unique to your network topology. Most network backbones are apparently set to area ID 1, according to my instructor at ITT Technical Institute.
star good luck on chapter 12!
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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