Network Topology

Network Topology

A topology is a way of "laying out” the network topologies can be either physical or logical.

Physical Topology

Is the complete physical structure of the transmission media

Bus topology

Typically use one long cable called backbone short cables called drop cables

Ring Topology

A circular topology or close loop of point to point each note is connected to the two nearest nodes of the entire network forms a circle.

Star Topology

Use a central device with drop cables extending all directions each network device is connected by a point to point link to the central device

Mesh Topology

Has a point to point connections between every device in the network together with another topology mixed because each device requires interface for every device it is not considered practical.

Cellular Topology

Combines wireless point to point and multipoint strategies to divide a geographic area into cells devices within the cell communicates with the central station it relies on the location of wireless media hub