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Network Topologies
Physical topologies describe how the
cables are run in the network
A topology is a way of “laying out the
network
Physical Topologies
BusBus
StarStar
RingRing
MeshMesh
HybridHybrid
Logical Technology
Logical technology describe how the
data or network messages travel
Ethernet
Token Ring
FDDI
Bus Topology
In the bus topology, the network nodes (computers,
printers, and other devices connected together to
share information) are connected to a common
backbone cable
Bus Topology
•Data is sent to all computers on the trunk. Each computer
examines EVERY packet on the wire to determine who the
packet is for and accepts only messages addressed to them.
•good for a temporary, small (fewer than 10 people) network
•Performance degrades as more computers are added to the bus
• Bus is a passive topology .
Advantages of Bus Topology
Works well for small networks
Inexpensive to implement on a small scale
Requires less cable
Easy to add another workstation
Disadvantages of Bus Topology
Management costs often too high
Difficult to isolate a malfunctioning node or
cable segment and associated connectors
Possible for defective node to take down the
entire network
Subject to congestion from network traffic
Star Topology
The star topology is a network configured
with a central hub and individual cable
segments connected to the hub, resembling
the shape of a star.
A hub is a central device used in the star
topology that joins single cable segments or
individual LANs into one network.
Star Topology
Hub
Advantages of Star Topology
Easier to manage than a bus
Easier to locate node and cable problems
Easier to expand than a bus or ring,
especially for enterprise networking
Well suited for expansion into high-speed
networking
More equipment options
Disadvantages of Star Topology
Susceptible to a single point of failure
Requires more network cable at the start
than a bus
Ring Topology
A ring topology is a network in the
shape of a ring or circle, with nodes
connected around the ring.
Ring Topology
Ring
Ring Topology (LAN)
Redundant ring to
avoid network failure
• Repeaters at each
component
• Unidirectional
transmission links
• Closed loop
• Typically used
in FDDI networks
Advantages of Ring TopologyAdvantages of Ring Topology
Easier to manage than a bus
Easier to locate node and cable
problems
Good over long distances
Handles high-volume traffic well
Very reliable
Disadvantages of Ring TopologyDisadvantages of Ring Topology
Requires more network cable and
equipment at the start than a bus
Not as many equipment options as for
a bus
Not as widely used as the bus topology
Hybrid (Bus-Star)
Hub
Hub
Mesh Environment
Every device interconnected
Most expensive
Most Fault tolerant
Cable fault tolerant
Device fault tolerant
The Internet is Mesh Topology
Mesh Topology
Figure 2-9

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Day 1.2 physical topologies

  • 1. Network Topologies Physical topologies describe how the cables are run in the network A topology is a way of “laying out the network
  • 3. Logical Technology Logical technology describe how the data or network messages travel Ethernet Token Ring FDDI
  • 4. Bus Topology In the bus topology, the network nodes (computers, printers, and other devices connected together to share information) are connected to a common backbone cable
  • 6. •Data is sent to all computers on the trunk. Each computer examines EVERY packet on the wire to determine who the packet is for and accepts only messages addressed to them. •good for a temporary, small (fewer than 10 people) network •Performance degrades as more computers are added to the bus • Bus is a passive topology .
  • 7. Advantages of Bus Topology Works well for small networks Inexpensive to implement on a small scale Requires less cable Easy to add another workstation
  • 8. Disadvantages of Bus Topology Management costs often too high Difficult to isolate a malfunctioning node or cable segment and associated connectors Possible for defective node to take down the entire network Subject to congestion from network traffic
  • 9. Star Topology The star topology is a network configured with a central hub and individual cable segments connected to the hub, resembling the shape of a star. A hub is a central device used in the star topology that joins single cable segments or individual LANs into one network.
  • 11. Advantages of Star Topology Easier to manage than a bus Easier to locate node and cable problems Easier to expand than a bus or ring, especially for enterprise networking Well suited for expansion into high-speed networking More equipment options
  • 12. Disadvantages of Star Topology Susceptible to a single point of failure Requires more network cable at the start than a bus
  • 13. Ring Topology A ring topology is a network in the shape of a ring or circle, with nodes connected around the ring.
  • 15. Ring Topology (LAN) Redundant ring to avoid network failure • Repeaters at each component • Unidirectional transmission links • Closed loop • Typically used in FDDI networks
  • 16. Advantages of Ring TopologyAdvantages of Ring Topology Easier to manage than a bus Easier to locate node and cable problems Good over long distances Handles high-volume traffic well Very reliable
  • 17. Disadvantages of Ring TopologyDisadvantages of Ring Topology Requires more network cable and equipment at the start than a bus Not as many equipment options as for a bus Not as widely used as the bus topology
  • 19. Mesh Environment Every device interconnected Most expensive Most Fault tolerant Cable fault tolerant Device fault tolerant The Internet is Mesh Topology