Topologies

• Network topology refers to the physical layout of nodes (devices) on a computer network.
• Point-To-Point Topology?

  Two nodes connected together.
• Bus Topology?

  Each node (device) receives every transmitted data even if it does not belong to it.
• Ring Topology?

  Sent data travels around the ring in 1 direction until it reaches desired destination
• Star Topology?

  Each node is connected to a central node.
• Full-Mesh Topology?

  Each node is connected to all other nodes by cabling separately.
• Partial-Mesh Topology?

  Each node is not directly connected to other nodes, they're interconnected.
• Tree Topology?

  Hybrid network topology formed by connecting star and bus topology.
• What is a network topology?


  A visual map to understand physical/logical structure of a network.
• What are the 2 types of topologies?

  1. Physical
  2. Logical
• What is a physical topology?


  All devices and components in network are drawn in terms of exact locations.
• What is a logical topology?


  Path of the data flow that's desired to be emphasized.