1.1.6 - Legacy Topolgies

Flashcards reviewing bus and ring network topologies.

Why are bus and ring topologies important to understand, despite being legacy?

They are still found in legacy systems or niche situations.

What is the main component of a bus topology?

A trunk cable.

What are drop cables in a bus topology?

Offshoot cables that tap into the trunk.

What device is placed at both ends of the trunk cable in a bus topology?

A terminator.

What is the function of a terminator in a bus topology?

To absorb signals, preventing reflections.

What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?

A broken cable breaks termination and prevents communication.

How does a ring topology connect nodes?

By connecting neighboring nodes to form a ring.

How do signals travel in a ring topology?

In one direction around the ring.

What role does each device play in signal transmission in a ring topology?

Each device acts as a repeater to send the signal to the next device.

What can cause difficulties with problem isolation in a ring topology?

A node malfunction or cable break.