BUS NETWORK

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Bus network is consists of a single central cable (backbone/trunk), to which all computers and other devices connect (node).
  • Each devices is connected to the single bus cable through T-Connector.
  • A Terminator is required at each end of the bus cable to prevent the signal from bouncing back and forth on the bus cable.
                                                   
MEANING & TERMS
How data trasmit:
  • in a bus network,it transmit data,instruction, and information as a series of signal in both directions where all nodes receive the signal but only the intended recipient will accept the signal and the rest will ignore .
STAR NETWORK
Advantages
Disadvantages
  • Failure of one device usually does not affect the rest of the bus network.
  • A break in the backbone (single central cable) will prevent all systems from accessing the network.
  • Computers and other devices can be attached and detached at any point on the bus without disturbing the rest of the network.
  • It is difficult to identify the problem if the entire network shut down.

BUS NETWORK
RING NETWORK