This document discusses and compares three common network topologies: bus, ring, and star. Bus topology uses a single cable segment connecting all workstations, making it cheap and easy to implement but difficult to manage over long distances or large networks. Ring topology uses a token-passing system allowing equal access but is costly to set up and the whole network fails if any node or cable fails. Star topology connects all nodes to a central hub/switch, allowing for easier management over larger networks but with higher maintenance costs and potential single point of failure if the hub fails.