NETWORK BASIC | NETWORK ARCHITECTURE | NETWORK TOPOLOGY | CLASSIFICATION OF NETWORK | INTERNET | ||||||||||||
Definition of Network Topology: The layout of the computer and devices in a communications network. | ||||||||||||||||
Types of Network Toplogy: Bus Topology *A bus network consists of a single central cable
to which all computers and other devices connect (node). Each devices is
connected through T-Connector. A terminator is required at each of the bus
cable to prevent the signal from bouncing back and forth on the bus cable.
Star Topology *All the computers and devices on the network connect to a central device (hub/switch).
*a cable forms a closed loop cable with all computers and devices arranged along the ring.
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