DEFINITION
- A bus network consists of a single central cable (backbone/trunks), to which all computers and other devices connect (node).
- In a bus network, it transmits data, instructions , and information (the address of the receiving device is included) as a series in both directions where all nodes receicve the signal but only the intended recepient will accept the signal and the rest will ignore.
- Failure of one device ususally does not affect the rest of the bus network.
- Bus networks are inexpensive and easy to install.
- Computers and other devices can be attached and detached at any point on the bus without disturbing the rest of the network.
- A break in the backbone (single central cable) will prevent all the systems from accessing the network.
- It is difficult to identify the problem if the entire network shut down